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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

more during the night When it grew light enough to
distinguish objects l saw l guarded by six ap-
parently sleeping lions. As the morning wore on. how
ever they got restless and held numerous consultations
At last they evidently hit upon plan 1 would not
come down. so they decided to come after me, The
largest lion planted himself at the base of the tree
while another mounted his back and began to climb.
Foot by foot he worned his way up the tree between
the limbs climbed higher but still he came cautious
ly but surely cut limb and was preparing to beat
his paws when shot rang out and one of the lions
rolled Owe The others took the hint and vanished
The parry had set out in the morning to find me and
had surprised the beasts their game The lion in the
tree was shot before he could get down"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14

of water here and there held the right OF way for the bed
of the river. Skirting the river fair growth of
timber About three O'Clock afternoon, left the
camp alone to look for of game. Expecting
be gone only couple of hours, took nothing with
but a small rifle. had not proceeded than four
miles when suddenly upon two fullgroWn lions.
The surprise evidently ratified me, for l fired and
missed Before l could get in another shot, the male
was almost upon me, and side-sepped to tree about
ten feet away and swarmed upon its trunk to safe
distance, leaving my gun at the base.
''To my chagrin the beasts cooy took their places
under the tree and began systematic siege. About
sunset of the beasts went away for half hour and
returned with two more. These joined by two
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1907-03-14
A Novel Charity

In city the Pacific coast there is millinery firm
which, on Christmas morning, distributes hats to the
poor and children of the city. Talk about the
bread line! 1t required force of police this year to
keep the and children in order. They came by
the hundreds in one door, each selecting hat that
suited her particular type of beauty and passed by
another door No other business was done during the
day. 1t may have been good advertising, but it was
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der her typewriter keys the artstknows what the
painting OF picture means, and the musician the delight
of melody all her 1t is all the same thing, the
great JOY of creating There is nothing else just like
it. And, in lesser but certainly less important
degree, is the Joy of ConCocng a salad, mushroom
pate, or just plain loaf of bread. There is pleasure
in beating up mashed potatoes so that they will be
foamy and light and in broiling steak making good
coffee, all of which so easy and so seldom
rightly done The wonder is, when cooking is such
fine art, such interesting occupation, and such
indispensable adjunct to civilization, that there
not more good cooks. And then, too, you know, the
way to mans stomach is said to be the way to his
heart And still neglect it.
She was AmeriCan-Irish and she made shirt-waists
They had an undefnable "air"-like Sentimental
Tommy, sort of "w'y" with them-strangely out of
harmony with the dingy rooms and the dreary droop
of her figure. Her little girl ran in and out and the
mother chded her for her high spirits. She called her
"May -ride," with decision the "May,' so it
seemed to the dainty girl being fitted to particularly
fetching waist.
"What do you call your daughter?" she asked. 1t
seems odd name"
ooh, its Ma Re said the mother; them noting the
wonder in her patrons face she added with the apollo
getic shamefaced smile of one caught selling her birth
right, Its kind of the French for Mary"
And the pretty patron, noting the dreary dnginess
of the and the dreary droop of the figure unused
that hidden responsiveness to some finer heredity
which, denied other outward expression, blossomed
into those unaccountably chic waists and name which
was "kind of the French for Mary
The Need of Rest
Everybody is suggesting kind of rest cure for
One writer recently rises to remark that if
they would keep the Sabbath day as day of rest it
would be quite sufficient If instead Of dinner parties
concerts, late suppers, and long automobile aunts, the
busy society would take Sunday to rest, she
could manage the other six days in the week This is
only of the suggestions offered by people
who write and talk and think. It seems to be Of
the crying needs of the day get the women rested
And the strange thing about is that doesn't
be the who carry wood Oh their heads and pick
up coal along the railroad tracks who appear get the
most tired.
The is said to be the only cure tor the all
ments of the woman, but it has remained for
to make it practicable. One of its require
ments is solitude, To that end Jack London has built
a summer cabin among the California hills. On the
the front door is this legend:
No admittance except on business.
No business transacted here
On the back door this notice confronts the would-be
visitor
DO not enter without knocking.
Please do not knock"
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w O m a n
Cooking. Typewriting. etc.

"HE woman who doesn't know how to cook misses
half the Joy in life. The woman who writes
knows the thrill of having good story grow un-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-16
Notes From Liberty.

Messrs. Joseph and James Grove re.
turned to Milwaukee Friday.
Mrs. Chas. LEM gave II birthday party
last Monday evening, 1t was very
pleasant affair.
Mr.. JOS Schema is busy these days
burning lime,
Mr. Peter Ali raised the frame of an
addition to his barn last Tuesday.
Miss Mae Brady of Manitowoc spent
Sunday at her home here
Farmers in this vicinity have finished
seeding Owing to the continued cold
weather all vegetable growth is very
backward The rain on Wednesday was
very beneficial to plant growth.
Monday was the first really warm day
of the spring and came with sudden
ness that was entirely unexpected.
Mercury crawled upward rs the day
wore on, and reached the - degree mark
in the afternoon. Everybody sweltered
and felt like going swmmin in Pigeon
lake. VIM Grove and VIM. Dunbar
went hshin'
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crouching on the top step He put
the picture aside, and caught her in
his arms.
Hide your face" he said.
She struggled, sobbing no, no!
Let me go. You mustn't leave it,"
"Tll come back for it," he answered,
quietly. Courage, little girl; it's just
for a minute"
Then he plunged down the stairs,
past writhing tongues of flame. Set
ting Beth upon her feet, he led her
across the street. On the stoOp he
turned Il must go back" he said,
gently. II won't be long"
She waited and watched fearful
and wretched for his sake. Presently
he returned empty-handed
1T was no use" he explained The
halls are in flames"
oh" she moaned, Il wish you had
never seen me. It's gone-all your
work-and hope!" She glanced up
miserably, to find his grave eyes smil-
ing.
Hush, hush" he whispered, ten
Derby I've saved what | valued most,
dear"
The color flared into her white face
and she swayed dizzily until his arm
went out and drew her to him.
Beth" he whispered.
She raised her eyes slowly to his.
They looked, he thought, like pale
dew-wet vioets. He bent his face,
her lids huttered down, and their lips
met.
Little girl" he said presently,
we're pretty well cleaned out, you
and |, aren't we?''
Yes" she answered, softly.
They looked at each other, and
smiled as though it were the most de-
licious humor.
ut wouldn't matter, if only you
could have saved the picture" she
said doIefully.
Never mind the picture he re-
piled, steadily. "Ill do it again, and
better" Then he whispered: Look"
Above the sleeping city, toward the
east, faint rose flush was dispelling
the dawns gray gloom.
"A new day out of the embers Of
the night" she said, softly.
He bent again and kissed her. And
for us, dear a new life out of the
ashes of the old"
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-16
Notes From Married..

The Maribel school closed last Friday.
The school has improved considerably
during the last school year The last
day was spent in planting trees, picking
flowers and visit to the gravel pit
back of Rosecrans. The visit was much
enjoyed by the children.
Arbor Day was observed by the Rose.
Grams school. Eight trees were planted
and the school yard was cleaned up.
The Rosecrans school will close Friday,
May II. A program will be given at
Rosecrans, Krejcareks hall. The light
fantastic toe will be tripped after the
program.
A birthday celebration took place at
Rabenhorsts May o. The crowd present
was social and everybody reported a
good time.
G. j. Moldenhauer made a business
trip to Green Bay last Saturday.
MIR. John Kunz has returned from
Oklahoma. His friends are glad to zee
him back
Mr. Albert Kempferts new store will
soon be finished.
A ball game was played here last Sun.
day, Married. against Greenstreet Mari.
bel came ont ahead.
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on Tuesday where she intends to spend
her vacation.
The Bertsche home was frightened BIZ
the arrival of baby boy last Saturday.
Mrs d. Krumdick left for her home
at Cooperstown on Saturday last.
Mrs Thos Peppard suffered paralyt-
ic stroke last Tuesday and is still In
serious condition.
w. J. Lucas is quite i'll with pneu-
monia. DR.. O'Brien is the attending
physician.
Mrs. A. j. Clark and John Peppard OF
Manitowoc were called here last Thurs
day by the illness of their mother, Mrs.
Thos Peppard.
Miss Nellie Peppard of Chicago ar
rived home Tuesday, on account OF the
illness of her mother
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WHAT HE
VALUED MOST
BY RALPH HENRY BARBOUR
Copyright. by Joseph b. Bowles)

One afternoon she had heard
movers In the hall, and knew that
the fourth-foor studio had been taken.
The next morning unfamiliar sounds
fell from aboye--a mans voice. deep
and musical, leaping up and down the
scale, cheerful, companionable tor
rent of melody that brought respon-
sive smile to her face.
Next day she had learned his name.
Seeking letters from the pile In the
lower hall, she had found colorman' S
catalogue addressed to John Tim
son, Esq" She had smiled at the
name; Timson was so unusual and
quaint and-funny John she liked;
her fathers name had been John. All
the morning, as she worked at her
copper bowls and candlesticks, she
strove to picture personality be-
fitting the name of John Timson.
A week later she saw him.
After that they bowed. and then
spoke. Meetings became frequent,
Aside from the little weakened
dealer In old worries and curl
osities on the first floor, they were
the only occupants of the house
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-16
NEWS FROM COUNTY
Notes From Mill Home

MIR. and Mrs. Chas. Dickman moved
into the cheesefactory dwelling belong
ing to Hy. Rauchschwalbe on Thursday
of last week
Our teacher, Alb, Wagenknecht, at
tended meeting of the board of exam
liners at Manitowoc on Friday and Sat
urday last.
A horse belonging to VIM. Kell, a
carpenter took fright here on Monday
and ran away. The occupants of the
buggy received no injury, but the buggy
was partially demolished.
Mr.. JAG. Weiskopf sustained the loss
of mare and colt which died one day
last week
The following are on the sick list:
Mrs. Chas. Dickman, Adelia Eickholf
and child of Mr.. and Mrs, Fred
Schlenner.
Mr. Herman DeXheimer celebrated
his birthday on Friday of last week
amid relatives and friends.
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the new Catholic church in Reedsville,
The foundation will be of stone and the
walls of brick.
Mr.. and Mrs Albert Boettcher OF
Reedsville arrived home Monday, after
weeks visit with friends in Marinette.
John Treichel of this place and Henry
Boettcher of Reedsville, left for Cali
fornia Monday, where they will seek
their fortunes.
w. S. Schlaeter & Co, contractors
from Manitowoc, arrived in Reedsville
Monday with several working men and
started to build cement sidewalks, their
first job here being on the property of
Mrs. j. f. Schulz. They have contract
ed to build one mile Of cement sidewalks
in Reedsville.
A dance will be given in John Eul-
gems hall in Reedsville on Monday
evening May 20. Music will be furnish.
ed by the Marine band of Manitowoc,
Kominski d Co of Berlin have finish
ed the work of laying the pipes for the
water works system in ReedsvilIe.
On Thursday of last week the con-
tracts for building the power house and
installation of the electric lighting plant
was let in Reedsville. Engineer Kirchoe-
fer of Madison was ureSpnt The CON
tract for building the power house was
awarded to Duggan & Bremen of Reeds
Vile for the sum of S194O. The other
contracts went to outside parties.
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through work to-day, and we're going
there! Get your things on
But ] can't" she faltered, and
obeyed.
Outside he locked the door and
handed her the key. Il can't trust
myself" he explained Il might give
you the slip and come back and work
on it."
That day was a day of days. Win.
ter reigned kindly. They crossed the
river, and spent the afternoon in the
woods and along the edge of the
marshes, returning long after the city
was aglow. They had dinner at
cafe, for when one has finished pic
ture that is to bring fame and wealth,
economy is a sinful thing. Back in
her studio they talked until late.
The windows were gray with the
cold dawn when he awoke suddenly,
and stared about him. In a moment
he was out of bed and had thrown
open the hall door Smoke, thick and
sitting, drfted in. At the bottom Of
the staircase-well orange light danced
and glowed Throwing his clothes on,
he lifted the picture from the easel,
and staggered with it down the first
flight. The smoke made him choke
and gasp. The next flight was miles
long. AT the bottom he dropped the
picture, and as it toppled against the
baluster he leaped to Beth's door and
knocked loudly.
who is there?" came the question
at once
ut is Mr.. Timson. The house is on
fire. There's no danger, of course,
but you must come quickly
Yes" she answered, family.
He buried his face in his elbow,
leaning against the wall. Once he
started impetuously toward the pic
ture, only to turn back. The crack
ling of the flames drowned now even
the noise at the door. Then Beth
stood before him. white-faced anxious
eyed, but unafraid.
Down the stairs, quick" he cried
''fll follow you"
You mustn't stay" she cried, fear
fully.
The picture" he answered. Go,
please" He seized his burl en- again
and staggered down the hall, gasping
and lurching. There he found her
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-16
Mayor as Bell Ringer.

The following story is told in Paris
of a village priest and mayor: In
village in the department of the Aim
the cure was his own church warden
For want of money the church was
abandoned, and for many days the viii
layers heard no Angelus when work !
ing in the fields at daybreak, at noonl
and IN the evening. The mayor, a rel
tired gendarme, an ardena RADICAL
missed the cure and the chimes as
much as any other villager, and When
the cure had been gone q week he bel
gan to ring the bells. One night rel
Gently the village was reused by tho
notes of the Angelus. 1t was no call
to mass, still less a fire alarm; id
was a mistake of the mayor. The
moon, breaking through the clouds
just before going down, had brought
him from his bed thinking it was SUM
rise And now he is awaiting letter
from the project reproaching him, and
perhaps revoking him for having
rung the church bells before sunrise.1
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Woman's Chief Need.

One reason why the average woman
wears out and grows old and plain is
that, through a mistaken idea of duty
she lays out for herself at the begin
ming OF married life scheme of duty
of which every hour is filled with
work, says a correspondent. This shq
follows religiously for years, feeling
that she has done her duty. She, how
ever, soon becomes merely machine.
Can any woman keep brightness, orig
inality of thought, or even good looks,
with such life? And, without those
things, how can she keep her husband
and children full of loving admiration
Constant association with others Of
her own age, With her children and
their friends, and an occasional period
Of recreation is what the average wo-
man requires to make her attractive.
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Notes From MeInik.

Mr. j. Thistler passed through here
enroute to Mishicot, where he did some
fishing.
J. Stueber has sold his house and 3.
acre lot to Frank Soukonp Consider
alton 5000.
Miss Mary Kressel spent few days
in Manitowoc.
Miss Emily Gruber visited in Mani
towoc last week returning home Mon
day.
Arbor Day was duly observed in our
school by teachers and pupils.
Miss Emma Gruber was in Manitowoc
Thursday.
VIM j. Gill spent few days in Man
itowoc this week.
The dance at j. StrOufs is to be May
26, not May IS as was stated last week
Stephen Pilger took in the Bohemian
Turner show in Manitowoc Saturday.
The society sold $50 tickets at % cent
each
w. J. Gill, the Francis Creek auc.
tioneer, attended the funeral of Thos.
Mohr ut Manitowoc Monday.
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Notes From Mics.

The Slab City baseball nine are busy
practicing every Sunday afternoon. They
expect to become the champion team of
Manitowoc County.
Mr. irwin Kruger spent Sunday in
Rockland.
Miss Anna Mccarthy completed her
term of school in the Heinzen district
last Friday.
Arbor day was appropriately observed
by the scholars of the Niles school, the
day being spent in cleaning up the
school yard, planting trees and gather.
ing May
Services will be held in the Presby.
terrain church next Sunday, the nine
teenth.
Miss Clara Kruger spent Sunday with
Miss Ida Porter.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-16
llleqal to Fish and Sleep.

The Pennsylvania superior court
has decided that it is illegal to fish
with umbrella ribs and sleigh bells, in
reversing decision by Judge End
Itch, of the Berks court. The case has
been watched by fishermen all over
the state.
Some months ago Henry ]. Hum
ma and Harry Kinney were discharged
by Justice of the Peace Prutzman, of
Birdsboro. from arrest on the charge
of illegal fishing brought by Fish War
den Nesley. of Pottstown. An appeal
was taken to the Berks court, which
upheld the magistrate. The common
wealth then appealed to the superior
court.
The defendants used umbrella ribs
attached to which were sleigh bells
which rang when they had bite In
this way they were able to doze while
fishing The superior court in it's de-
cision declares the device to be ille-
gal.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-16
fly Best Friend.

Alexander Benton, who lives on Rural
Route 1, Fort Edward, n. Y, says; OR
Kings New Discovery is my best earth
ly friend 1t cured me of asthma six
years ago. 1t has also performed a
wonderful cure of incipient consumption
for my sons wife. The first bottle end
ed the terrible cough, and this accom-
plished, the other symptoms left one by
one, until she was perfectly we'll DR..
Kings New Discovery's power over
coughs and colds is simply marvellous, "
No other remedy has ever equaled it..
Fully guaranteed by Henry Hinrichs.
Druggist SOC and $l.00. Trial bottle
free
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1907-05-16
Notes From st, Nazianz.

The marriage of Miss Antonette
Gerhard, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Frank Gerhard to Stephen Stiervater
was celebrated Tuesday morning at 8
o'clock at st. Gregory's church. Rev.
Rogier performed the ceremony. Miss
Rose Gerhard, and Miss Mary Stiefvater
acted as bridesmaids. The groom was
attended by Richard Stiefvater and Jos.
Gerhard The bride wore gown of
white satin with long tule veil and
carried white prayer book. The
bridesmaids were gowned in white and
wore large picture hats After the
ceremony wedding breakfast was
served at the home of the bride, only
relatives and intimate friends being
present. After a short wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs Stiefvater will be at home
on a farm near School Hill.
Mrs. Schwab is reported to be very i'll.
Mrs Andrew Madison is speedily re-
covering from her operation.
Mr.. John O'Brien Of Fond du Lac
was here visiting his brother Dr. o Brien
a few days last week.
A en.pound baby boy was born to
Mr. and Mrs Henry Seehaver on Mon.
day.
Mrs. Schwerer is reported to be on the
sick list.
Mrs Kautza aged "A years, died last
Saturday evening. The funeral took
place on Tuesday morning from st.
Gregory's church with interment in the
adjoining cemetery.
Miss Ida Hasten from Manitowoc
was the guest of Jos. Mailman and
family last week.
Mr.. VIM. Birkle was in Manitowoc
Friday and Saturday attending a meet
ing of the board of examiners.
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OUR 58th
Anniversary Sale

being taken advantage of by
that often is simply impossible wait upon all who arr
anxious buy being obliged to give up attempt for th
day and be satisfied with abund
desirable bargains next othe
day during the Sale All oar patrons who good
supply for future from among the
goods every department having good FRONT
make mistake and the they will appreciate
the splendid values of their
do Many articles prices which w
couldn't afford for grades bought to-day
would well hold awhile that the peop
have right expect during
Sales They know from experiences are
made good hence the eagerness
equaled offers of first class goods bargain prices
Come before if you being
served promptly which always possible after noon
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Notes From Maple Grove.

Mr.. Steve Guhin made business trip
10 Forest Junction Saturday.
Mr. Walter Council now drives ont in
fine new rubber tire buggy recently
purchased from Chas. Etzler of Reeds
Vile
On Sunday while returning from
church Ed Linnane's horse became
frightened and started to run away,
throwing the three occupants of the
buggy to the ground. Fortunately, none
Of the party was injured.
During the wind storm Monday some
young lady had her white apron blown
off and it was found on the limb of u
tree several rods from the road. The
owner can have the above described
property, without charges, by calling on
Joe Guhin.
On Tuesday NJ. H. Connell removed
from his home here TO his new home re.
Gently purchased from his brother Bryan,
near Grimms station.
Arbor Day was fittiugly observed at
the Reedsvile school. In the morning
the school yard was cleaned up and
number of shade trees planted under the
supervision Of Clerk DR. Falge and
Director f. f. Sizzling In the after.
noon the -four teachers with the pupils
walked to Smiths rocks where they all
engaged IN picking flowers
Clerl. of Court c + Carey spent Sat.
ur1at and sunday il Reedsville looking
AFTER hi- nerd f fasa horses
Soumigel & Co... contractors of Apple.
ton, were awarded the contract to build
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While They Waited.

The occasion was that of a fashion
able wedding.
The hour set for the ceremony was
eight O'Clock, and the church was
filled, but the bridal party did not ar
rive upon the scene until nearly nine.
The organist filled in the time by
playing such pieces of appropriate
music as happened to be at hand.
most of them several times over. and
when he had exhausted these he be-
gan to improvise.
Grinders" said one Of the vestry.
men, after the ceremony was over and
the congregation had gone, 81 have
been puzzling my brains over that
thing you played just before the bride
and groom came. There was ia.
millar strain that ran through it, but
your variations effectually disguised
the theme. What was it,"
"I'll tell you" answered the organ
list, "if you won't say anything to the
preacher about it. 1t was Waiting at
the Church."