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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
N EUROPE WITH MOTOR CAR.
Much There That Is Perpetual Delight
to Traveller

Belgium and Holland, though not
blessed with good roads as a rule,
have much to charm visitors in their
quaint views and old-world cities. One
has, of course, to travel slowly over
the brick Dutch roads and the Bel
gian pave, but the towns are so close
together that the journey need never
be monotonouS. And the lace-like
architecture of Brussels, the mystery
that enfolds antique Bruges, or the
historic associations of Dordrecht and
the dead cities of Zuyder Zee, are
sufficient tecompense for the slight
discomforts of the route. But once
east of Namur the pave ceases, and
one can travel in the delights of speed
atong the valleys of the wandering
Mouse, Lesse or Moselle The latter
river is charming, and a trip should
be made down it from Luxembourg if
possible, the grand ravines and i'm
mense woods giving a never ceasing
variety of view.-Vogue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
KNOCKED FROM
TRACK BY TRAIN
Edward WheeIan is Hurled Into
Ditch by Freight Train and is
Quite Badly Bruised.

Edward Wheelan, our respected
toWnsman, while on his way to tract
of land that he owns few miles east
of this city, and while walking on the
Chicago & Northwestern railway
track was struck by freight train
going east about two miles distant
from this city and knocked into the
ditch senseleSs. Mr.. Wheelan, who is
pretty well advanced in wears and his
eye sight not any too clear, says that
he heard the train coming and saw it
also. He stepped off the track on the
right hand side and he thought he
was far enough ont to be perfectly
safe, but it appears he was not out as
far as he thought he was, and the en-
CINE struck him in the left side of his
body above the kidney, and knocked
him senseless and for a distance of
eight or ten feet forward into the ditch.
The freight train was stopped imme-
diately and the railroad employees
picked him up anu assisted him into
the train On examination his over
coat was found torn from point be-
tween the shoulders to the bottom, .
one rib broken, aud dark bruise as
large as a plate where the engine
struck his body. 1t was close call
for Mr.. Wheelan, for which be holds
the railroad company blameless. He
was taken to Bancroft where they
met the west bound freight train which
brought him back to this city. DR..
0 7 Hougen was called TO attend
him and found his condition as above
stated 1t is believed that Mr.
Wheelan will soon be out again
though he may be confined to his bed
and the house for d week or so. His
many friends are all glad that he
came out OF it as fortunately as he did
for it might have been much more
serious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
ACT AS SPUR TO MANS PRIDE.
Love anG Belief Are Powerful Agents
for Reformation.

Love and belief in a man can never
hurt him. 1t will always act as a
spur to his pride, which is invariably
close to a mans love, whilst it has
little or nothing to do with a woman's
Even when the schoolboy falls in
love with the little girl in pinafores,
his first instinct is to acquit himself
in her eyes in some magnificent way
to knock out some other boy, or in
timidate foe.
This instinct remains with men I'M
TIL they die, just as girls from the
cradle or inspired by love seek beauty
to appear lovely in the eyes of their
adorers.
And the masculine pride and Prov
ess and strength are what the wise
girl will use in her desire to reform
some man who is merely weak.
Nagging drives such men into the
depths. Every look of derision, snub,
insult, sinks the iron deeper into their
souls.-Exchange
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Better Odds.

A farm laborer was taken i'll on a
visit to London, and a friend gave
him the address of doctor to whom
to GO. The fellow soon came back
and reported progress.
tive taken some medicine" said
he; "but I'm hanged if I went to that
doctor of yours"
"Why?" asked his friend.
WELL" he replied, Il was just about
to go in, when l saw on his doorplate
his name, DIR. x and below it 10 to /.
When I saw that l said to myself:
TIL be hanged if I take such risk as
that So / went a few doors farther
up the street and saw another plate
with DR.. Y and below it L to s. The
odds were better, so l went in."-Ex-
change.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
HE DIDN'T CATCH THE RABBIT.
Brother Dickey Had Good Reasons
for Not Doing So.

81 tole de man dat l wuz mighty
short er coal an wood" said Brother
Dickey, IAN he toll me, did know
how ter git some, an l tor 'um no
dats what 1 wuz tryin' ter know an
de man say:
You go down yander, ter whar de
graveyard at, an fetch me de front
foot er graveyard rabbit, an I'll give
you half ton er coal. I pertickler
wants dat rabbit foot ter take off a
spell somebody put on me-"
We'll, did you get the rabbit foot?"
someone asked.
mo, sub. De place whar de grave
yard at is too fur far me ter travel,
bein' ez l got de rheumatism; sides
dat, eff de dead is at peace it amt de
likes er me ter wake 'um up ag'in ter
de tribulations er dis sufferin' oil
worl'!"--Atlanta Constitution.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

A Chinaman residing in Wellington
N. T., was ordered by the court to pay
Is Cd weekly for the maintenance OF
his WIFE, The first months alimony
was accompanied by this note:
''To the Great Prince of the Temple
of Justice:
20 High Excellency-I quail before
thy terrible eye. Thy message of blue
has reached thy servant in regard to
his wife, Light of My Eyes In trem-
bling compliance | inclose your excel.
lency the ten bob demanded "-Su1-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Identifvinn Chris.

In the afternoon in all the schools
a part of the time was devoted to the
study of the life and deeds of Column
bus.
An amusing reply was given by one
of the pupils A teacher had told the
class of th@ wonderful voyage OF
Columbus and how he insisted on con-
tinuing the voyage after the other
men were clamoring to return. Then
she asked: who was Columbus ~
with the view of hearing how well
they had followed her talk.
One little hand went up.
We'll, Johnny, who was he?" asked
the teacher.
Columbus was the gem of the
ocean," was the answer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

1t will always be open, beyond all
chance and change of the unsteady
planets" But it has the disadvantage
that it tends to grow more and more
enerous. A man begins, say, with
little light and easy employment at
indigestion. His hours at first are
reasonable. Soon he discovers that
he must pay more attention to It if
he would do the thing right He gives
1t several hours a day additional. He
begins to think about it at odd times.
Before he knows it he is occupied
with it for practically all his waking
hours.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
The Kitchen God.

The kitchen god Of China is per-
haps not rightly so called. He has
place over the cooking range, but he
is the recording angel of the Chi
nese house, and it is his duty to note
the actions of each member of the
family and report them to the gods at
the end of every month. Once a year.
too, he goes to heaven in person and
makes his annual report. So once a
year the family PROSTATE themselves
before him, carry him in procession,
and finally burn him, while crackers
are fired
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

The CO. d. meat market, formerly
owned by Topping & Topping has
been given new name by its present
manager and proprietor Leo Polzin,
and will henceforth be known as the
Grand Rapids Meat and Provision
Market. The new name will be far
more appropriate as it indicates more
clearly the business Of the new con-
Germ, for not only will meat of all
kinds be dispensed at this market, but
likewise Butter, eggs. cheese honey,
ato
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Grand Rapids toward graduating
these evils.

The following officials of the G. NJ.
& st. P. Ry. Co., passed through here
on special Tuesday enroute To
Port Edwards to inspect the new pas
sepper station and to arrange for the
laying out Of the grounds adjoining
the same: A. E. Morrison, Div. Supf.
E. G.. Atkins, Tram Master; Mrs. A.
F.. McCrea. Landscape Artist. The
latter arrived Tuesday morning aud
visited in the city for several hours
the guest Of Mrs, |. P. WiJter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Advertised Letters Dec. Fl, 1908.
LADIES

LADIES
GOstowSky, Miss Gertrude III
LaZdrd, Mis-. Gilbert (card)
Lee, Miss Margaretta
Lehmann, Miss Olga (card)
Lutte, Miss Clara
Phillips. Mrs. Gertrude
Quadie, Mrs. E. (card)
Tyndalle, Miss Alice
Wislebaski. Miss K. (card)
GENTLEMEN
Anderson, Jewel (cardJ
Beats, Aug.
Clace Geo. ~
Densore. NJ. A.
Gutouski, Albin (fors ign
Haig, James tcardl
Kurth, Robert
Lindley, Harry
Matthews, j. w.
McKusey, Chas. (foreign)
Moore, Clarence card
MOSeley, ii. Elmer
Olsen, Peter ~
Snyder, James (card)
Tasche, Conrad (card)
Whisky, Lucian (card)
Zimmerman, Joe
Persons calling for the above let
lers please say advertised
r A. MCDONALD p. NJ.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Take Notice

Be sure and come to the COngrega-
tional church Monday evening Dec.
% at O'Clock. There will be readings
by Miss Nellie Vincent former
Grand Rapids girl who has for some
time been studying elocution in
Chicago, and music, violin, vocal and
instrumental. Tickets for sale at
Otto's and Days drug store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

The show windows Of our business
houses have all more or less been
decorated for Christmas. and, many of
them are very pretty indeed. The
stock of Christmas toys and Christmas
novelties Of all kinds is more complete,
and the variety greater than ever
before. Little folks and big folks
ought to experience no trouble in
finding something suitable for gift
giving purposes among this grand
array Of Christmas things.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Too Suggestive.

Wimbleton-Hello,S impleton! How
did you enjoy your visit to the insane
asylum the other day?
Simpleton-Oh, so, so. 1t was all
right enough, l guess.
Wimbleton-Well, you don't talk as
though you were much impressed with
it Did you give the superintendent
my note of introduction?
Simpleton-Yes, l gave it to him
Wimbleton-Well, what did he say?
Simpleton-Oh, he just looked at
me and said: Make yourself at home. %
-IjDDincOtt's
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
and Family

Father Reding in his Sunday morn
ing discourse spoke of local matters
that came to his attention recently
while called out at midnight on a
sick call and he was shocked and sur
prised at what he saw with his own
eyes. The revelation was a surprise
and great disappointment to him and
he will take steps to stop such practice
in our midst. He should receive the
cordial support of the good citizens of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
The Man of the House,

"On one occasion" said the sales
man, Il was canvassing a certain
county. when l came upon an old fell
low splitting wood in front of farm
house.
"'Good morning, sir said l, with
my politest smile and bow. I'd like
to see the man of the house.
1.-THE old chap regarded me gravely
for some moments and then replied:
There amt none, stranger. /
guess the party you wants to see is
my wife,"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
LIABLE TO BECOME IRksoME.
Some Drawbacks in Having Disease
as an Occupation.

A New York man was brought be-
fore magistrate the other day for
speeding. The magistrate asked his
occupation. rheumatism" replied
the prisoner. 1t was so recorded.
When you think of it, he was prob
ably not far wrong. If anything will
keep a man occupied it is pet
trouble like rheumatism or indiges-
ton. Give it a chance and it will
make other mundane matters rela-
lively unimportant. 1t will prove the
most exacting of occupations.
1t has one advantage over the ordi-
nary ones; hard times can't interfere
with it. Every factory in the world
may close, but the man who makes his
disease his occupation need not work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

Joseph L. Whitney, who has been
making his home at the WltLer House
all summer and fall left Tuesday
for Stevens Point where he entered
the Sanitarium where he can receive
the best of care and attention Ills
many friends will all be glad u hear
of his Improvement and comfort.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to express our heartfelt
thanks to our friends and neighb0rs,
who so kindly aided and sympathlzed
with US in our recent bereavement
We particularly thank the members Of
the M. w. A. and E. +. U. lodges for
their courtesy shown us.
Mrs Henry Helke
and Family
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
English and American Contrasts.


"The English business mans hours
are shorter than ours, and, besides,
when his work is done, he turns to
some avocation, culture, theology, art
or literature. The American business
man is inclined to be too materialistic
His work is too intense, too engross-
ing, and when he is through-and we
work long hours-he wants something
with a tang to it, something he can
taste all the way down He must
have an automobile that he can drive
through the country at 70 miles an
hour; ne must have at least his golf
or poker, even on Sunday Balfour
had as his avocation theology-did
you ever hear of an American poll
tician seeking relaxation in the
y?"-Bishop Williams of Michi-
gan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

Dr. Hougen, John Parrish, Mes
danes Bron and Johnson, OF Grand
Rapids, and Mr.. Paulus Of tarshfield,
Karl Mathie and Mr.. Oberlie and Mr..
Carriveau of St. Cloud NIinn,, and
LouiS Desert Of MoSinee were in the
city Monday on bushes s.-Wausau
Record Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

Mr.. ano Mrs. Geo. NJ. Hill and
several children who have been quar-
anJined at their home during the past
weeks on account Of their son Harold
suffering with an attack OF diptheria,
were let out Of quarantine Tuesday,
the latter having fully recovered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Not a Reassurino Phase.

IAN official of the government
should regard himself as a servant of
the people"
Il don't know about that" answered
Miss Cayenne. Have you ever OBJ
served how naughty and dictatoriai
some servants become?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

The Northern Paper Co., who have
had their offices in the Wool Block in
this city for the past fourteen years,
moved their furniture and record
books to Port Edwards Monday where
their Office will now be held in con-
nection with those of the Nekoosa-
Edwards Co. Grand Rapids will be
sorry to miss the members of the
office force and the business connected
Herewith
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Had None.

= Had None.
Miss Tersleep-No, shan't marry
Mr.. Stoplate.
Miss Rubber-What are his short
comings?
Miss Tersleep-His long goings.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
LOCAL ITEM

The nine months old child of Steve
Boyarski died oD Saturday and was
buried in Calvary cemetery Monday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

The Baptist Sunday School will OBJ
serve Christmas time by special ser
vice on Christmas evening, to which
all are invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

Invitations are out from Mr.. and
Mrs. George Wilson Mead and Miss
Witter for Friday, January l, 1909, at
Foresters' hall, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24

Marshfield News-Henry Sherman
and Charles Ingle, clerk and chaiI-
man of the town of Rock, went down
TO Grand Rapids Saturday and settled
in full all claims against said town in
the Redpenning damage case.
The $4,000 bonds given by the town
with which to pay the judgement was
taken by Peter Hansen. The bonds
run for one, two and three years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Wanted an Agent.

Highest cash paid weekly with part
expenses. Home territory. Outfit
free. a good chance for you. Write
The Hawks Nursery Co., Wauwatosa,
Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-12-24
Custom Saving

Bring your logs to be sawed and
your lumber to be planned to the Bad
ger Box & Lumber Co.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
PLUMBERS.

M. J. Petzel-Plumbing. steam and
gas fitting. Successor 10 Knox a
Murphy. 226 Commercial street
Prone Main II.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
PREGON CHRISTIAN
ENDEAVOR UNION

Hagene, Or, Jan. SIT was def
Ds.3 announced today that the BIZ
MAJ convention OF the Oregon
9 ohfislian Endeavor union will
-'.u III Eugene, beginning Thurs
70 'eOFuary 20, and closing Sun
evening February 2S. The
~s OF the convention will be
e' Aoounding' and a strong pro-
am Is being prepared by the state
-'u'"'' Rev. C, T. Hurd, and the
~. .sl members OF the executive COM
'ue Eugene Endeavors are organ
0onull'tees 10 have charge OF
preparations for the convention.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
A Cure for Misery.

81 have found a cure for the mis-
cry malaria poison produces" says
r. NJ. James, OF LOnellen, s. C. "It's
called Electric Bitters, and comes In
so cent bottles. 1t breaks up a case
of chills or a bilious attack in almost
no time; and It puts yellow jaundiee
clean out Of commission. This great
tonic medicine and blood purifier
gives quick relief in all stomach,
liver and kidney complaints and the
misery Of lame back. Sold under
guarantee at j. G. Perry's drug store.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
sOUTHERN PACIFIo 90.

Time Card No. SO Effective Sunday
December Goth, 1901 A. NJ.
Toward Portland Passenger.
No. 16.-5;53 A. NJ. Oregon Express
No. $3.50 A. NJ. Cottage Grove
Passenger.
No. l2.-2:45 P. NJ. Roseburg Pas
senger.
No. l4.-S;ls p. NJ. Portland Ex-
press.
Toward Portland Freight.
No 222-5:OO p. NJ. Portland Fast
Freight.
No. 226-l0:4O a. m. way freight
arrives.
No. 226-11;2s a. m. way freight
cepaTts.
Toward San Francisco Passenger.
No. 11.-l1.Os A. NJ. Roseburg Pas
senger.
No. 17.-s:45 p. M. Cottage Grove
Passenger.
No. l5.-s;5s p. NJ. California Ex-
press.
No. ls.-s;Ol A. NJ. San Francisco
Express.
Toward San Francisco Freight
No. 221.-7:As A. NJ Portland Fast
FEelghL
No. 3sE--lI:ss A. n. way-Tssashs
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
THE CITY
TREASURER
REPORTS
Jan. /, 1908.

Jan. /, 1908.
THE CITY TREAsURERS =.
To the Honorable Mayor and Com
mon Comncil, City of Salem, Ore
gon:
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
Caught in the Rain.

then a cold and a cough-let II run
on-get pneumonia or consumption
that's all. No matter how you g't
your cough, don't neglect it-take
Ballard's Horhound Syrup and youIl
be over It in no time. The sure cure
for coughs. colds. bronchitis and all
pulmonary diseases in young and
old. Sold by ID. J. Fry.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1908-01-08
TRANSPORTATION COMPANIES
M. P. BALDWIN, Ast
CORVALLIS q EASTERN II. II.
TIME TARIE

CORVALLIS ~ EASTERN II. IL.
TIME TABLE
Trains from and 20 Yaquina.
No. l.
Leaves Yaquina ., 6:45 a. m.
Arrives at Corvallis ....11:00 a. m.
Arrives at Albany ...11:5S a. m.
No. q
Leaves Albany ........12;35 p. m.
LeaveS Corvallis .. 1:40 p. m.
Arrives at Yaquina go. 6:15 p. m.
Trains 90 and from Detroit.
No. g.
Leaves Albany ..... 1880 a. m.
No. a.
Leaves Detroit ........ 100 p. m.
Arrive. at Albany 800. 5:55 D. m.
Trains for Corvallis.
No. s.
Leaves Albany .,.,... 1855 q. n.
Arrives at Corvallis 80. s:35 a. m.
No. TO-
Leaves Albany ....... 1865 p. m.
Arrives at Corvallis -. 4;35 p. m.
No. e.
Leaves Albany ..,..... 7;4b p. m.
Arrives at Corvallis 80. S:25 D. m.
Trains for Albany.
No. s.
Leaves Corvallis ...... $50 a. m.
Arrives az Albany ... 7;10 a. m.
No. g
Leaves Corvallis ..,,,, 2:15 p. IN.
Arrives at Albany ..,.. 1855 p. m.
No. 7-
Loayes Corvallis ,,,,,, $500 p. m.
Arrives at Albany ... Gao p. m.
No. IL (Sunday only
Leaves Corvallis ......11:15 a. m.
Arrives at Albany ....11;5S a. m.
No. ~ Sunday only
Leaves Albany ..,..12:S5 p. m.
Arrives a: Corvallis 80. 1918 p. m.
For further information apply to
WM. McMURRAY,
Gen. Pass. Agt., Portland, Oregon.
JnO. VI. Scott, Asst. q. II. A.