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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
RURAL CARRIERS
WILL MEET
1t Is Designed To Form a Wood
County Organization Decora-
ton DaV,

In another portion of this issue of
the REPORTER will be found a call for
the organization of the Rural Free
Delivery Carriers Of Wood County. The
call asks all carriers in Wood County
to meet at the court house in this
city Decoration Day, at 1870 O'Clock
in the morning.
A similar movement is now on foot
in Marathon county, and nearly every
county in the state has an organiZa-
ton of the rural carriers. These or
CARNATIONS are formed for the pur-
pose of holding conferences which re-
suit in the betterment of the service,
and it is to be hoped that every rural
carrier in Wood County will respond
to this call and participate in the for
nation of the organization as out
lined, for Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The family of Frank BOyanowSky
left Tuesday for Stevens Point where
they expect to make their future home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The Grand Army of the Republic,
Wood County Post, held meeting
last night at which time the pro-
gram for the Memorial day exercises
was perfected. 1t is altogether
probable that the program will be
similar TO that carried out each year
and Commander Gets, who has this,
work in charge, reports that Rev.
Meilicke will be the orator of the day.
Rev. Mellicke will also preach the
Memorial sermon in the First Mora
wan church, and il is expected that
large attendance will be present on
both occasions.
Clay Lamberton has recently re-
turned to Milwaukee Normal from
Emporia, Kansas, where he presided as
president of the Interstate Orator.
ical league. The league is composed
of all the Normal schools, each dis
trict competing against one another,
including five states, Illinois. Iowa,
Missouri. Kansas and Wisconsin,
The contestant from Missouri received
first place while Wisconsin came out
fifth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The Louis Young home on Twelfth
and Wylie streets is undergoing a
number ofrepairs. Ed, Young has just
completed the laying of hardwood
floors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
RURAL CARRIERS attention

Rural Free Delivery Carriers in the
county of Wood are cordially invited
to meet at the court house in the city
of Grand Rapids at 1000 O'Clock on
Decoration Day, May Both 1907, for
the purpose of discussing the question
of organizing r. T. D. county organ
ization. All carriers are cordially in
vited to attend.
Yours Respectfully,
ANDREW A. KARssEBOOM.
Correspondence solicated. r. f. d.
Carrier No. 6. Grand Rapids, Wis.
A movement is on foot, backed by
one Of our local fight fans, to arrange
for wrestling match to take place
here the latter part of this month
between Fred Beell and any other top
notcher. Mr.. Beell, before leaving on
his western trip signified his willing
ness to take on anybody, weight being
no consideration. Parties having the
arrangements in hand are in CORE
spondence with Carl Pons and Bert
Shores and probably one of these will
be pitted against Beell.-Marshtield
News.
Order No. 307, from the postal de-
partment at Washington. provides
that souvenir cards bearing particles
of glass, metal, mica, sand, tinsel, or
other similar substances, are unmail-
able, except when enclosed in enye-
lopes, or when treated in such manner
as will prevent the Objectionable sub
stances from being rubbed off or in
injuring persons handling the mail. "
Eleven candidates were examined
at the Lincoln High School Friday
for positions as Rural Mail Carriers
for Uncle Sam. Three of these we're
from Marshield. two from Arpin, and
six from this city. The local examing
board is composed of w. B. Raymond,
R. A. Mcdonald and Geo. Otto.
Smith Benedict, of Merrill. spent
several days the fore part of the week
in this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

b. h. Marshall, mill wright of
Grovton, New Ha mphire, who has
been employed at Port Edwards for
the past nine months left Wednesday
for home after long stay in Port
Edwards
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
WIN. HOOPER CHAIRMAN
New Chairman Assigned the
Work to the Several Men,
bers of County Board.

The County Board met for its May
session Tuesday afternoon at 2
o'clock. The first order Of business
was the election of temporary chair
man, this honor being conferred upon
f. P Arpin of this city. Immediately
after the election Of the chairman,
the new members of the county board
were given the oath of Office by County
Clerk Geo. w. Davis.
On motion it was decided to proceed
to vote for permanent chairman by
ballot, and Atty. Geo. 2. Hambrecht
and Simon Worlund were appointed
| tellerS by the chairman. The first
vote showed an overwhelming majority
for VIM. Hooper, OF NeKoosa, and on
motion Mr.. Hooper was declared un-
animously elected. The announce
ment of this vote was greeted by great
applause. showing the popularity of
the newly elected chairman.
On motion the rules governing the
| body last year, were made the rules
for the government of the body this
coming year, and Immediately there
after, the board adjourned until 9
O'Clock Wednesday morning.
The board was called to order by
Chairman Hooper at nine o'clock
Wednesday and after the administra-
tion of the oath to new members who
were absent at the session Tuesday
afternco on, the chairman announced
his appointment of the following
committees:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

A fire alarm was sent in from the
Dixon Hotel Monday about 1880,
the occasion being a fire in the
kitchen. Both the east and west side
departments put in an appearance,
and the flames were soon extinguished,
with only a small loss to the west side
hotel. The fire was occasioned, it is
believed, by defective chimney, and
the loss was principally to the roof, it
being necessary to re-shingle a portion
of the same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Prompt settlement on the part of
customers has much to d. with the
ability of our merchants to swing
their business in so able a manner,
On the other hand, too liberal a credit
without regard TO whom, has been
known to put many an honest mer-
chant out Of business,
Mr.. and Mrs. Alois Freund of Grand
Rapids, were the guests Wednes-
day OF Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas Freund,
Richmond street. Mr.. Freund is man
ager of the Northern Paper company's
plant at Grand Rapids. Today the
the couple will go to Green Bay to be
present at the tiftieth anniversary OF
the wedding of Mrs. AloiS Freund' S
m0ther.-Ap DletGn POST
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

John Rasmussen is installing a new
cement walk in front of the residence
property of o. Dennis, on Third avenue
north.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

For RENT-A good seven room
house on east side. For particulars
inquire at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Here's TO your health and happi-
nesS"--DeWitt's Little Early RiserS---
famous little pills. Nasty, sick head
ache or biliouSnesS may come on any
time; the cure is an Early Riser. Sold
by II. l.. Steib Il Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
Standing Committees.

FINANCIAL. E. Bennett, Chairman; p.
Mulroy, E. E. Ames, r. H. Schroeder, H.. j.
Jensen, James B. Nash.
EQUALIzATIoN-E. P. Arpin, Chairman; P.
n. Christensen, o. G. Lindemann, E. Eich-
steadt, Ed. Provost, A. B. Cotey, VIM. Peters.
DELINQUENT TAXES-P. N. Christensen,
Chairman; G. P. Hambrecht, L. F. Phillips,
N. NJ. Berg, Nash Mitchell.
PRINTING AND STATIoNERY-E. NJ. Deming,
Chairman; Geo. T Rowland, Larry Ward,
John jenkins, NJ. NJ. Lochner, Peter Hansen.
PUBLIC PRoPERTY-Amos brouck,
Chairman; A. L. Williams, Michael Wagner,
E. Oberbeck.
ROADS AND BRIDGEs-G. H. Conklin, Chair
man; Simon Worlund, j. j. Iverson, John
Wolf, Michael Krings, Norm Wood.
COUNTY Poor FARM AND POOR ACCOUNTS
Frank Whitrock, Chairman; Ed. Witzel
Michael Wagner.
GENERAL CLAIMs-R. A. Connor, Chairman
C. l. Morrison, j. C. Kurtz, Ed. R. Griffith, E
Oberbeck H. J. Jensen.
JUDICIARY-Geo. w. Brown, Chairman; G.
Hambrecht, n. NJ Berg.
BUREAU OF IMMIGRATIoN-Jacob Specht
Chairman; c. 1. Morrison, A. E. Bennett
John Jenkins, Larry Ward, j. j. Iverson.
Town ORGANIZATION AND GENERAL IN
DUsTRY-Nash Mitchell, Chairman; L. F
Phillips, Simon Worlund, G. H. Conklin
Peter Hansen.
PER DIEM AND MILAGE-George T. Row
land, Chairman Michael Krings, r. H
Schroeder.
SPECIAL STATE EQUALIZATIoN-O.G G. Linde
mann, Chairman; James B. Nash, E. E
Ames.
SPECIAL COMMITTEE ON COUNTY TRAINING
SCHOOL BUILDING-E. P. Arpin, Chairman
A. E. Bennett, NJ. NJ. Lochner, VIM. Peters
r. A. Connor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Mrs. Geo, Hoskinson entertained
about twenty-five or thirty of her
friends at cards, at her home on the
west side Wednesday evening, May 6.
Refreshments were served and a very
delightful evening is reported,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

The commencement exercises at
Grafton Hall, in Fond du Lac, will be
held on June s, 8, 10 and IL. The ex-
ercises for the preparatory depart
ment will be in study hall on the
evening of Saturday, June 5, and the
Sunday following at the morning SER
vice in the cathedral the Right Rev.
Robert Goldman, bishop of Maine, will
deliver the baccalaureate sermon to
the graduating class Of the school.
Miss Mildred McKinnon of this city is
numbered among the graduates.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09
j. ). ). + !. !.

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Roenius are re-
joicing over the arrival of bouncing
boy born early Sunday morning.
Mother and son are doing nicely.
ChaS Williams has moved his family
to Port Edwards where they will reside
in the future. Mr.. Williams is fire
man in the new Sulphite plant at that
place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Rev. Geo. e. Dewey, of this city.
according TO the Appleton Post, is in
that city with his distribution wagon,
Of which he is in charge for the Amer
can Baptist Publication Society.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-05-09

Ferdinand Withalm has commenced
the work of eXcavating for the cellar
Of his new home on 4th Ave. north,
and as the rock is already upon the
ground, the work should progress
speedily.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11

King Leopold has offered a prize Of
SO, 600 for a remedy for the sleeping sick
ness which is wiping out his subjects in
Africa.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
BIRTH OF GOLD GLORY"
Anniversary to Be Celebrated Next
Eridav


The both anniversary of the birth of
"Old Glory will be celebrated in the pub
lie schools of this city next Friday by the
patriotic societies specially and by the
citizens generally. Attention has been
called to Flag day, 1907, by Mr.. Harry A.
Colman, president of the United States
Historical Society, and by general orders
issued by Commander Ferree of the De-
partment of the Potomac G. A. R., and
Commander Mitchell of the District of Co.
lumbia Department, United Spanish War
Veterans. In his orders Commander Fer
rec says:
Friday June IA, will be the 13Oth ami
versary of the birth of that grand old flag
the Stars and Stripes-the emblem of lib
erty and the glory of our great nation. 1t
is. therefore, eminently proper that the
day should be fittingly observed by a gem
eral display of Old Glory throughout the
day. Let it appear in evidence every
where, illustrating our faith in all that it
represents.
''Flay day exercises. under the general
supervision of Rev. ]. H. Bradford, the
department instructor, will be held in all
of the public schools to which our COM
rades are respectfully invited"
President Colman of the United States
Historical Society requests the members
of that organization to use their influence
to have all citizens who possess American
flags display them Friday, and he suggests
the ACCESSIBILITY of employing the flag on
that occasion an object lesson of pa
triotism to the young.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
Leesburg and Vicinity.
Special Correspondence of The Star.
LEESBCRG. Va. lime II


LEESBURG, Va, June H. 1907
Miss Sophie De Butts Carter daughter of
the late Col. Richard Welby Carter of
Credenal and Mr.. Mallion Gore Richardson
Episcopal Church in Upperville last Satur-
day, Rev. John F. An bier, the rector Off
ciating. The bride was given in marriage
by her brother, Mr.. John Armistead Carter
of Norfolk, Va, and was attended by her
sister, Mrs Nina Carter. as maid of honor
and by the following bridesmaids: Misses
Marian Herbert of Alexandria, Va; Louise
Hall of Loudoun county, Hannah Fairfax
Washington of Birmingham, Ala; Mary
Welby Carter of Mount Jackson, Va and
Rebecca Dulany Carter and Juliet Ran
dolph Carter. sisters of the bride The
ushers We're Messrs. Richard Welby Carter
of Loudoun county, John Whten and James
Roosevelt of Boston. Mass; Harry Belt,
Charles Harrison and William Smith of
Baltimore. Md.
Thompson NJ Paxson, who died here last
Saturday, were held at the residence of
Miss Fannie Edwards yesterday, Rev w.
l. Dolly of the Methodist Church officiating
The pallbearers were Messrs. John G.
White. J. T West. Nicholas Purcell, T. H.
Van Devanter. Thomas w. Edwards and
r. V. White. The interment was in Union
cemetery. this town.
The circuit court for Loudoun county con-
vened here yesterday, Judge Edward S.
Turner of Warrenton, Va, presiding.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
ALLEGED REPRESENTATION.
Herman W. Schrum Forfeits $50 on
That Charge.

Behind a charge of assault filed in the
Police Court this morning against Herman
w. Schrum, the police say, is an interest
ing story of an impersonation of a police
man. Schrum put up $50 collateral for his
release and he allowed that money to be
forfeited this morning rather than stand
trial
Jack CclCert and q girl friend were walk
ing down Missouri avenue northwest about
10 o'clock last night when, they say
Schrum approached them.
You may consider yourselves under ar
rest he tod them, according to their
statement. They protested that they had
done nothing to be arrested for, but pre-
terred % &c with him to the patrol box tc
making any resistance. The girl began tC
cry, however. before the patrol box was
reached and Schrum, it is stated, seemed
to take pity Gu her.
We'll, | We MT arrest you this time but
if catch you here again l will certainly
take you into CUSTODY" they say they were
told.
Colbert was ordered to walk west and
the girl was ordered to accompany the
supposed o:.icer down Pennsylvania ave.
nue. toward Sd street. Before they haG
gone far. il is stated. Colbert called to the
girl and at that juncture, it is alleged
Schrum turned and dealt Colbert a blow ir
the face.
Policeman Boswell of the sixth precinc
was across the street and placed Schrun
under arrest. He was taken to the sixth
precinct station house. where he remained
over night.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
GENERAL NEWS GATHERED
ON THE RIVER FRONT

The steamer Harry Randall of the Wash
ington and Potomac Company fleet has sail
ed for the big shipyard at Newport News
TO have broken main shaft repaired. The
steamer made her regular excursion trip to
Colonial Beach and return last Saturday
night, and about half hour before her
sailing time Sunday morning a crack was
discovered in the big shaft that connects
the paddle wheels with the engine. Another
steamer of the line was substituted for the
Randall and the latter sailed for the ship
yard under her own steam. The shipyard
managers have promised quick job on the
shaft, and it is expected that the steamer
will be back here in time to make her regll-
lar trips TO Colonial Beach Saturday night
and Sunday morning next. Capt. AL
Richards Is in command of the steamer on
the trip. with Charley kersey in charge of
the engine room.
The steam yacht Mandalay of Baltimore
has arrived here and has taken the place of
the tug Lieut.. AlonzO Gushing on the route
between this city and Fort Washington and
Fort Hunt. The yacht is under a thirty
day charter to the quartermaster depart
ment at the Potomac posts. but it is
thought that she will be in service a week
or two more than the month. The Man
dalay is a small wooden hull vessel, but was
the best the army authorities could secure
for the service while the Gushing is at Bal
tlmoTe undergoing repairs. She will run on
the schedule of the Gushing and will trans
port passengers and supplies between this
city and the forts.
Arrived Schooner Earl Biscoe railway
ties at Alexandria; steamer Jane Moseley
from Philadelphia; tug Sandow with a
dredging machine for work at the Long
bridge; schooner c. II. Dagger. lumber from
a Potomac point to the dealers: schooner
lorena Branble, salt fish from the Great
WiCOmiCo river for Alexandria: schooner
Freddie l.. Hamblin, lumber from a Vir-
ginia port; tug Dixie with a tow of several
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
BURIAL IN ARLINGTON
FUNERAL OF MEDICAL DIRECTOR
MARMIoN TODAY.

Requiem high mass was chanted at 1890
o'clock this morning at ST. Paul's Catholic
Church, 18th and V streets northwest over
the remains of Medical Director Robert Au-
gustine Marmion, U. S. N, retired, who
died of diabetes at $40 o'clock Saturday
morning last at the Emergency Hospital.
The mass was said by Rev. Father James
F. Mackin, assisted by Rev. Fathers Dono-
hue, T. A. Walsh and ]. E Krug.
The services We're attended by a large
number of persons, among whom were rel
atves and friends of the deceased. Rev.
Father Donohue preached the funeral dis
course, eulogiz!ng the life and character Of
the deceased and his good deeds. The full
Junior choir of twenty voices was in at
tendance and sang several hymns. Miss
Pauline Whitaker sang Lead, Kindly
Light
A military escort headed by the Marine
Band, under the direction of Lieut. Santel-
mann, and consisting of a company Of
marines from the Washington barracks,
under the direction of Major Long, accom-
panied the remains. The band rendered a
funeral march when the body was being
borne into and out of the church. The hon.
orary pallbearers were: Gen. Howell Med
zeal Director Dickerson, Capt. Moore, Capt.
Sergeant, Medical Director Boyd and Lieu
tenant Commander Wilson. The acting pail
bearers were eight sailors from the U. S. S..
Dolphin, who placed the caske tupon a cais-
son, which was driven to Arlington, &C
companied by the military escort and rela-
tiVeS and friends of the decea sed.
The services at the grave were conducted
by Rev. Father Donohue. A volley was
fired over the grave by squad of marines
and taps were sounded by bugler.
DR. Marmion, VINO was sixty-three years
of age, was born at Harpers Ferry, Va, as
heretofore stated in The Star. He studied
medicine and was appointed an assistant
surgeon in the navy March, 1868. He was
promoted to the grade of surgeon in June.
1879, and in June, 1895, to medical in
spector, and four years later to medical d.
rector. He was transferred to the retired
list September g. 1906. on account of age,
with a rank of rear admiral
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
SUBURBAN INTERESTS
EAST WASHINGTON HEIGHTS DE-
MANDs IMPROVEMENTS.

At a meeting of the East Washington
Heights Citizens Association last evening
several communications from the Commits
sioners of the District were presented by
Secretary d. c. Fountain in reference to
matters of public interest in that suburb.
One of the letters from the Commissioners
was in response to a request filed by the
association for the construction Of a road
way and sidewalk from the public road to
the Edwin L. Stanton School building at
Good Hope. The Commissioners informed
the association that a board walk has been
constructed from the main roadway to the
interior driveway, a distance of about 125
feet. and that a gate has been provided at
the exit from the school grounds for the
accommodation of pupils and others enter
ing the building
The present roadway 1t was stated, Is
reported to be in fair condition, and the
small amount of funds available would not
Justify any extensive repairs to the road
way when so much Is required to keep the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
Vacation Granted Pastor.

The trustees of the Peoples Church met
last night at the home of the pastor. Rev.
Alexander Kent, 26 T street northwest and
made plans for the summer vacation and
for reopening their work next fall.
The pastor was granted the usual summer
vacation, to be taken at his convenience
and it was agreed to discontinue services
from July 81 to August %, inclusive.
Committees appointed were: Hospitality
and attention to strangers, Mrs. Geo. H.
Shelley president of the society; Mrs. Jen-
ME l.. Munroe and A. D. Mackenzie; church
announcement, Geo. H. SHIRLEY and the
pastor. Sunday school, NJ. Sherman, Thos.
VIII and B. Pickman Mann.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
Orders to the G. A. r.

General orders No. have been promul-
gated by Assistant Adjutant General James
A Allen. Department of the Potomac, G.
A. r., by order of Department Commander
Newton Ferree. Announcement is made
that the following members are appointed
as the comni.ttee on transportation to the
aprroachlng national encampment: Burton
r Ross Post No. 6; Charles Hanback,
Post No .; John ]. Needing, Post No. 1.
The following appointments aids-de-
camp on the staff of the department COM
rlauler are announced: Robert w. Mont
gomcry rost No. 1; Charles H. Boyden
Post No. .; f. A. Miller. Post No. 5; Will
liam H. Thomas, Post No. 6: John E. Brls-
tol, Post No Z; Daniel w. Beach, Post
No. IA; Abraham Toy, Post No. II; r. g.
puyall. Post 10. 10.
Those appointed are to report for duty
to John Fin'l chief of staff
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
Sc. 100000. The territory held fifteen

So, 100000 The territory held hfteen
Churches ten public schools, several mu-
nicipal structures and government insti-
tution for the insane. The data will be
presented to the Commissioners at near
Ing before them this month, ne expialheu'
The secretary was instructed to bring be-
fore the central committee the question of
a modern station house for Anacostla, now
that a site had been secured. The fact
that there should be celebration or the
citizens living beyond the Eastern branch
when the new bridge now being built at
Anacostis is completed was referred to. 1t
was voted to take up this matter with the
joint committee also.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
Prison for Mrs. Birdsong.

JACKSON, Miss. June 1.-THE state su-
preme court today handed down a decision
in the case of Mrs. Angie Birdsong, who
was tried several months ago for the muir
der Of DR.. Thomas Butler the family physi-
clan and former friend.
The court affirmed the verdict of the trial
court that Mrs Birdsong must serve five
years In the penitentiary. Mrs. Birdsong
was Immediately taken into custody.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1907-06-11
Masonic Temple fund:

Japan is one of the few countries where
the men outnumber the women. The ratio
there is $50 in ZOO.