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New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
DECAY OF STONE.
Even the Dense.t siIieeous Rocks S''
eumb to Time.

Even the Densest SiiIceous
whoever expects to find stone 1las
viii stand from century to century
riding alike the frigid rains ana Scotia.
ing solar rays, without need OF iepa.
tion will indeed search for tine pn.
1osonher's stone.'' There is scarcely "
substance which after having peen
nosed TO the action of the atmosphere
for a considerable time does NO.
hibit proofs of weathering. = Ma.
even be observed on the most uensV.
contacted siliceous rocks. Inc Iuiiess
extent of this inquiry can only pe
elucidate relative duration ana CON
parative labor Of appropriation 70 use
full or ornamental purposes.
By examining the various prouue
lions of nature we find evident pToois
of her industry in all ages ChaHses
have been going on from the remotesl
antiquity to the present time on every
substance that comes within our w
seryation. All the actual com Dlnationss
of matter have had former existence
in some other state. Nothing exists ns
nature but what is likely to change Ils-
condition and manner OF being. w
material is so durable as always to re-
tain its present appearance, Tor tue
most solid and compact bodies have NOT
such degree Of impenetra blllty anu 80
close union of the parts when con
pose them as to be exempted from uiti-s
mate dissolution.
Even in the great globe which we h
habit nothing is more evident TO seoio-.
gists than a perpetual series OF altera-.
lions. There can be discovered no
vestige of beginning no prospect OF
an end. In some bodies these changes
are not so frequent and remarkable as
in others, though equally certain at
more distant period. The venerable re-
mains Of Egyptian splendor, many OF
them executed in the hardest granite
between 5000 and 1000 years since
exhibit large portions Of exfolIadon
and gradual decay, thereby following
the primitive. immutable and universal
order Of causes and efects-nameIy.
that all objects possess the materials
of which they are composed only for
limited time, during which some pow
erful agent effects their decomposition
and sets the elementary particles at
liberty again to form other equally per
feet combinations. Thus by divine and
unerring laws order is restored amid
apparent confusion.-Exchange
The fox may lose his hair, but NOT
his cunning.-Dutch Proverb.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
To Soil Us Good French Books.

To Sell Us Good French Books.
a score of leading publishers have
arranged to sell the best productions
Of French genius in romance, history.
art and drama at central points in the
United States, says a Paris cable dis
patch to the New York World The
French foreign ministry has author
lied Vice Consul Damour to establish
the first station at New Orleans. An
other is to be esta blished soon in New
York.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
Santa Claus With Fireproof Whiskers.

Santa Claus With Fireproof Whiskers.
Fire Marshal Louis Siegel Of Des
Moines, Ia. who has issued the order
that no cotton or tissue paper whisk-
ers will be permitted at any Christ
mas eve celebration throughout the
city, has qualified the order by leaving
one loophole, says a Des Moines spe-
cial to the New York World. Santa
Claus may wear whiskefs If they are
made Of asbestus.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
The Sequel

he Sequel.
Funny thing about Dudley. He said
he needed a little whisky because he
was run down"
"Well, wasn't he run DOWN.
81 don't know about that, but l do
know he was run in. Catholic Stand
ard and Times
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
A Professors Bull.

Professor Paul Honus of Harvard at
the Teachers association meeting the
other day in concluding his address
said, according to the Boston Record.
II am now done, but before / have
finished let me say What he in
tended to say was drowned in the
laughter Of his audience
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
Suited His Temper.

You seem to find that book very in
teresting,' said Mrs. Henpeck.
yes replied Henry; Its delight
full. I've glanced at the ending, and
the hero and heroine don't get married
after all. ashington Herald.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
No Genius.

Blobbs-Wo you consider him a.
genius? Slobbs-No. Blobbs-Why, he's
always trying to borrow money. Slobbs
Yes, but he doesn't get it.--Philadel-,
phia Record.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11
A Good Excuse.

Nov. then demanded Luschman's
wife the next morning, what's your
excuse for coming home in that con-
dition last nightg'
We'll, to tell you the truth, M dear
he replied none Of the hotels would
take me in Philadelphia Press.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11

Whether a knave or fool can do the
greater harm is one of the questions
which twenty centuries Of experience
has not fully determined. Dallas
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1907-12-11

The fox may lose his hair, but NOT
his cunning.-Dutch Proverb.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
Notice tor Bids for siewalk censt1uetion

Notice is hereby given that contract is to
be let oy the Board OF Public Works of the
City Of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin for the
construction OF standard sidewalk two
hundred four GOA feet in length and five 90
feet in width along the SOutherly side OF
Lot No. Two. (2) in Subdivision OF Fractional
Lot No. Seven a. in Section No. Eight Isl in
Township No Twenty two (22) North OF
Range No. Six 90 East according TO Sar-
gents Plat OF said City.
Further Information as to the plans and
specifications, etc, may be haG at the office
of the City Clerk of said City.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a bond
with sureties executed on the part Of the
bidder and such sureties which sureties
shan Justify as to their responsibility
and by their several affdavitS show
that they are worth in the aggregate
at least the amount mentioned in
the contract in property not by law exempt
from execution: or each bid shall be accom-
panied by certified check in amount equal
to five per cent of the bid
Bids viii be received until twelve O'Clock
noon OF the Fifth day OF October, a. D., 1907.
said bids Will be opened and contract let at
the othce OF W. f. Wheelan. Chairman OF the
BoarO OF Public Works at Two O'Clock o. m
on the Fifth Cay of october a. D.. 1907
The bids must be enclosed in u sealed
envelope which shall be marked on the out
side Bid for Sidewalk Construction and
SAID sealed envelope so marked shall be
enclosed in another envelope and addressed
10 ". +. Wheelan Chairman of the Board of
Public Works.
The Board OF Public Works reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
dated at Grand Rapids, Wis, this 10th day
OF September. A. D., 1907.
W. f. WHEELAN.
F. L. STEIB.
CHRIST. GETZLAFF.
z. W. ELLIS.
G. NJ Hill,
Board OF Public Works
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
Lame Back.
PORT EDWARDS

The ice cream social given by the
Swedish ladies Thursday evening was
we'll attended, they cleared $1,000.
Mrs. Ed. Card and children have re-
turned from their visit at Chippewa
Falls.
Ray SEelhammer is visiting relati-
YES at Soldiers Grove.
Mesdames J. Lamadeleine and ].
Dixon of your city, were guests of the
formers daughter Mrs. f. NoelSunday.
Messrs and Mesdames E. B. CARR
son and Ray Ward were Grand Rapids
visitors Sunday.
Mesdames J. Shelhammer and J. E.
Accutt were shopping in your city
Monday.
MeSSrs and MesdameS c. Chose and
o. Dudley, Nate Anderson and Carl
Odegard, of the Rapids attended the
social Thursday evening.
f. Noel was business visitor in
your city Thursday evening.
A number of ladies surprised Mrs. G.
Helke last Tuesday it being her BIRTH
day. A very pleasant afternoon was
spent in social converse and an elegant
lunch served.
The Anton. Chris, and Oskar Carl
son families were called TO Saratoga
Monday, by the death of their sister
Mrs. Anderson who has been an inya-
lid for the past four years,
Misses Constance Steele and Violet
RanS0me were Grand RAPIDS visitors
Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Miss Laura Deyo is teaching school
at Kellner.
O.-Holmstran of sTgel, Is Helping A.
Palm side his barn.
Mr.; and Mrs. Fimlin have moyedin
the house recently vacated by the E.
B. Garrison family.
Hans Rudd was caller in your city
between trains Monday.
Among the many who attended the
social here Thursday evening were,
Mr.. and Mrs. J. Johnson, of Biron,
MeSdames O. HOlmstram, P. Olson and
Miss Edith Johnson of Sigel, and Mesda
mes Freeman and Nelson of your city.
Miss Mamie Christian was visitor
in the Rapids Monday.
Misses Emily and Elizabeth Nelson
of Grand Rapids were guest Of Mrs.
Frank Noel Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Nash have
moved in one Of the compauy'S new
houses.
E. Eichsteadt and family attended
church in your city SUNDAY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
PITTSVILLE

A deal was closed last week, whereby A.
Moore became the owner ofthe Walter Shun-
way. home in the first ward.
B. B. Mathewson has Just completed a GEM
ent walk in front OF his residence. This is a
decided Improvement and an excellent Job
for novice.
Frank McKewon, who has been working
at Greenwood this summer, is visiting with
his parents here.
Mrs. Clara Huskins visited al Milwaukee
and Grand Rapids last week.
Miss Nellie Culver. who teaches in the
Hammen District. attended the dance here
Saturday night.
Hark! are those wedding bells in the dis
lance or are they merely COW bells. Perhaps
it's Just the crackeling OF the frost.
Henry SchIegel and Fayette Lowell left
Monday for the potato fields.
DR.. Hougen went to Hancock the fore part
OF the week to purchase driving team.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. G. Cotey attended the
Nash-Bunga wedding at Grand Rapids, the
latter being a sister OF the bride.
Miss Lou Woodwork returned Monday
from a visit at Milwaukee, Portage and other
points
The young men OF this city gave a dance
in Hougen's Hall Saturday at which an I'M
usalIy large crowd Of young folks were pres
ent. The Crown Orchestra furnished the
music.
D.. Edw. Hougen and c. A. Ludewig were
visitors at Grand Rasids Wednesday.
Nash Mitchell had charge OF the Baum de-
partment store last Wednesday.
Mrs. D. S. Cowel, of Evansville, Wis, is
visiting friends here.
M. and Mrs. 5. N. Baum were at wausau a
few days last week.
Mrs. VIII Snides and daughter of Babcock,
attended the dance here Saturday as the
guest of Miss Lucy Penny.
We understand that the Johnson House
Will soon change hands.
The severe fost Saturday night ended the
pickle season ar 4 the local station has been
closed for the season. About six hundred
and fifty thousand pounds of pickles have
been received here, this means about ten
thousand dollars income to the pickle rails
ers in this locality.
S. n. Baum had the misfortune to lose a
valuable horse one day last week.
At the last meeting OF the city COUNSEL it
was decided to remove the plank walk south
OF the drug store and replace it with a GEM
ent one. We understand that litigation will
follow for WHICH Pittsville is famous. Ru-
NOR has it that Grand Rapids Lawyers are
again fattening them selves over the Iitiga-
TONS OF some of our citizens.
Russell Lunday has engaged as manager
OF the PittsviIle Exchange to succeed George
Faveu who intends to move from here in the
near future. Miss Addie Plat is "hello'
girl.
We neglected to mention last week
that E. D. Ayers, prominent, Town of Wood
farmer was a visitor at the state fair this
year. He left from there for his boyhood
home in Pennsylvania for an extended visit.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. d. Potter returned from
their cranberry marsh the fore part OF the
week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
MEEHAN.

Matt Hemmis was a PIover visitor the fore
part of last week.
George Clendenning of.Plover, visited al
the home OF his brother Eugene, OF this place
one day last week.
Frank Barden, OF Linwood. was seen on
our streets one day last week.
John CIausiers has gone on the cranberry
marsh for couple of weeks.
Anton worzena OF Plover, is working for
Matt Hemmis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anton Green were callers at
PIover one day last week.
Mrs, S.V. Topping OF your city. transacted
business here and at Stevens Point, Thurs
day and Friday.
VIM. C1ussman shipped a car load of pota-
toes on Wednesday of last week.
Walter and Clinton Clussman are working
for Frank Winkler.
A. Green was a Grand Rapids, and Biron
caller on Thursday last.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
BIR0N.

A. Ber8rd who has been employed
in the mill departed for American
City last Saturday.
Miss M0llie Schumacher spent Sun
day at the home Of her parents at Ne
kOOsa.
Mr.. and Mrs J. johnson were to
the sociable at Port Edwards Thurs
day night.
Miss Ruby Waters spent Sunday at
her home in Slgel.
Manual Vanetta departed Tuesday
for his home at Arpin.
wiz Hemmis and Katie Green of
Meehan visited at the home Of her
sister Mrs. A. Sweeney Of this place
last Thursday.
J. Beck returned Saturday night
from his visit at Lacrosse.
Little Marie Sweeney had the tip of
one Of her fingers taken of in the
clothes Wringer last Thursday.
A number Of our people had d very
pleasant time at the home Of A.
Kempfert Tuesday evening.
Anton Prusynki is now employed i'm
the mill.
Mabel Mails has returned from her
weeks visit at TOmah.
Permelia and Della Fobart took
little Roy Schenk to your city to see
DR.. Rockwell last Friday.
Miss Linderman spent Sunday at
her home in your city.
Critic Zimmerman departed Satur-
day for an extended visit with reIa-
tiVes at Eau Claire.
Mr.. aud Mrs. A. Haydock are now
living in this berg again,
Mrs. G. W. Weber was called home
TO Appleton on aCc0unto the sickness
OF her SOn-in- law. Mrs. Weber Is the
mother OF Lloyd Weber Of this place.
Edd Witte and Sally Oleson visited
at the Kohen home Sunday.
Mrs. Sipe's sister is now visiting
with her.
Alma Valentine and Clare Godon
have accepted positions in this place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Burrows of your city
have been visiting at the L. Weber
home.
Attack Of Diarrhoea Cured by One Dose
OF ChambeTlain's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy.
i was 50 weak from an attack of
diarrhoea that | could scarcely attend
to my duties, when | took a dose of
ChambeTlain's Collie. Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t cured me en-
tirely and | had been taking other
medicine for nine days without relief.
| heartily recommended this remedy
as being the best TO my knowledge for
bowel complaintS-R. G. STEWART,
Of the hrm of Stewart & Bro, Green
vile, Ala. For sale by j. e. DAILY,
Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
VESER

Work on the new creamery is progressing
rapidly. The structure is to be OF solid brick
Mrs. W. Turner left last week for an extern
de visit among old friends at Beloit, her
former home.
c. r. Goldsworthy made q business trip to
Babcock last week.
Every one is glad to see Mr.. Murgatroyd on
the streets again after his long illness.
Anumber ofthe young people attended the
dance at Benefits Saturday evening.
Saturday night Jack Frost made a visit to
this locality, doing much damage to corn,
and flower gardens also show a visit from
him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Mr.. and Mrs, Pike returned from Adams
county where they have been harvesting
their crops there.
S. Booth ofMcDn was seen on our steets
Friday.
N. H. Munger was Stevens Point. visitor
Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
First M0raYian Church.

Robert kretlow will preach at the
First Morayian church SUNDAY Sept.
-, at the morning and evening
services. Sunday school and G. T. will
be held at the usual hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Herman KIeen of the Biron road visited
AT A. Greens Thursday night
MI. and Mrs. John Smart Of Stevens Point,
visited the formers parents Sunday.
Pete and John Hemmis who have been
working in y. Dakota returned home last
week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26


Silks have advanced very materially
during the past few months but not
so here you are still able to buy good
dependable silks at the old prices
during this sale.
l lot new yd. silk shirt waist pat
terms worth much more ...............75c
lot of 4 and yd. patterns this sea-
son latest colUrs and designes at this
sale per yard ............................ 98c
l lot Of 4 yds. patterns must be seen
to be appreciated per yd .............1.5O
Every thing in yd. wide black silks
all fully warranted, from ST to...1o75
l I'd. silk suit patterns SO inches wide
in very neat patterns per yd......f.25
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Matt Hemmis was Stevens Point caller
on Saturday.
Several from the County Line attended
the dance at A Greens Saturday night.
Chas. Slack and family OF Plover, visited
Mrs Stacks parents, Mr.. and Mrs. s. E. War
ner over Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
The September Blanket Sale

All sorts OF good warm blankets included in this
The kinds that good for the first hints of nights
the twlx season blankets those fitted for the bitter cold
mid-winter.
lo4 blankets in gTays and regular So
Full o4 blankets and price 75c,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Miss Bess Bowersock of Stevens Point
visited Ella Winkler Sunday.
Rudolph Rehmand and the Misses Caroline
yoight, and Ruth Borman were visitors at
Grand Rapids Sunday.
H. Blood, wife and daughter were callers
at Grand Rapids Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
Attack Of DiarrhOea Cured by One DOst
OF Chamberlain Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOea Remedy.
RUDOLPH

Mrs. Fred Logan and daughter
Merritta, If your city spent Sunday
with Mrs, a. |. Chambers,
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed Sharkey came
Tuesday night for a visit with his par
ents, Mr. and Mrs. Nose Sharkey.
Peter Kgzer, of Milwaukee, was here
a few days last week
Frank Ratellc, of North Crane,
visited his sister, Mrs. B. Sharkey a
few days last week. He left his four
children here for a short visit while
he returned home to pack his house
hold goods.
s. Stephens, of NekooSa, was a bust
ness caller here on Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A . Kuiawa spent Sun
day at knowltOn.
Miss Norma Babe is very sick at her
home threatened with typhoid fever.
Mrs. Herman Redliek is on the sick
list,
w. J. Clark returned home from
Fond du Lac, Saturday where he yiSi-
ted his parents.
Mrs. viii Piltz and three children
and Mrs. Carl Omaholt and two child
rem, departed Saturday morning for
their new home at Glidden,
Mr., and Mrs. HartchiS, of Little
Chute, returned home Saturday after
spending the week with their daugh-
ter Mrs, Van ASter.
Mrs. Aug Jacoby and daughter
Clara, went to Fond du Lac Friday
Born to Mr.. and MIS-. Barney. Vanert
Sept, 10th son.
Misses Louise Spalenka, Mary and
Helen Fierek, of Stevens Point. spent
Sunday with Miss Julia Spalenka.
Lame Back.
This is an ailment for'which Cham
berlain's Pain Balm has proven es-
pecially valuable. In almost every
instance it affords prompt and per
maneut relief. Mr.. Luke LAGRANGE
of Orange, Mich, says of it: after
using a plaster and other remedies for
three weeks for a bad lame back. |
purchased a bottle Of Chamberlain
Pain Balm, and two applications
effected 4 cure" For sale by John F..
DAILY, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

Large l0-4 blankets in grey and
tan, regular Soc, sale price $50
Full ia blankets in gray and tan,
reg. | o.. ....-.... ..... CSC
Full II 4 blanket, gray & tan. reg.
-o... ....i- 20
Full II blanket, tan and gray,
reg. 1. 10 .-.-...... 1, - -
II 4 blanket in gray and tanS. reg.
price s.. sale price. ....... -. IS
Regular $50 all wool Blankets. 10-4
sale price -.-........... = 30
Regular $50 a wool blanket. Ia.
Hd'c Price . q -
Regular s. all ,oui blankets, lii
Sd IL ri Ice ...... .....@ r. q =
Regular Sc ali WOOL blanket. III
sale. price. .. BPS
4 II 1Uc fl innelpLtes ... -. sc
All l23c fiianoeirtffS ..104c
AL -; fl ,nue 'etlt-., ......... BE
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

{ People.are getting out their potatoe dfggers
Potatoes are pretty fair yield around here
Some from here attending the wautoma
Fair this week
A party for the benefit of the Sunday
school was held in Clendenning's Hall Mon
day evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

The section men tore down our little red
depot last week. People want know when
they do get TO Meehan anymore, now that
the one familia ar land mark is gone.
Eugene CIendinning came home Friday
fromsthe big marsh where he has been en-
ployed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26
2 ! Cd BON .

~ I'D - SG% -
l lot OF ribbon worth up to 10 cent
per yd. sale price OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. Sc
/ lot of ribbon worth up to 90 cents
per yd. sale price.........................10c
1000 yd, OF extra wide plaid, stripes,
fancy and plain ribbon, none worth
less than 35c and up to soc Good
time 10 buy your Holiday ribbon ex-
ira special price per yd,-,.......,.......19c
Beautiful souvenirs
will be given with ev=
cry Ladies' coat sold
during this sale
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-09-26

for granted that the varied and stock all kinds