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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
ACCIDENTS NOT REPORTED

After examining the certification
records on which was certified to the
treasurerS of the various counties the
fees due physicians for reporting acct
dents, we find that not more than 40
per cent of the physicians In
Milwaukee make any report Of acct
dental injuries. Considering the
state as a whole we estimate that
approximately so per cent OF the
practicing physicians do not report
accidents. Either this is true, or else
about one-half the physicians In the
state are never called upon to attend
an injury which incapacitates the
person for two weeks or more. rany
important studies are being made as a
result Of the data which we are col
lecting, among them being an ex-
haustive study Of industrial insurance.
Wisconsin occupies unique position
among the states in that more COM
plete and comprehensive information
is being obtained regarding the causes
of injury than can be obtained else
where. We therefore ask the hearty
cooperation of the medical profession
in making the reports as complete and
valuable as possible.-State Board Of
Health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
The Shah's Jewels,

It is no small wonder that the shah
guards his gems so jealousy, for they
are absolutely unique. His greatest
treasure is a sword whose hilt and
scabbard are incrusted with diamonds
of marvellous size and brilliancy worth
100000. The imperial crown con-
tains a ruby which is regarded as the
finest in the world. Such a one could
not be bought for G15O,00O. There
are In the vaults the girdle of state
(which is heavily inlaid with dia-
monds and emeralds) and an immense
silver vase thickly overlaid with
pearls and turquoises. A remarkable
object is terrestrial globe with the
land worked in enamel and jewels;
the rivers are made of diamonds, the
lakes Of turquoises and the mountains
are raised and contoured in beautiful
gold work.-Detroit News-Tribune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Mixed.

Senator LaFollette, in a recent in
terview, said Of a certain politica
economist:
His ideas are mixed and topsy-tur
Wy. They remind me of student the,
tell Of in Heidelberg.
This student, the morning after /,
corps meeting, a meeting whereat h,
had drunk by actual count So larg.
mugs of beer, awoke to find himself
in bed but half undressed, with hi
feet resting on the pillow.
From the low footboard the SUDDEN
regarded for a moment his large fee
propped side by side on the white pill
low. Then he muttered:
'Himmel! Here I've been think
ing all night that l had the toothache
and it's my shoes that have beef
pinching me-"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
MAKING PREPARATIONS
FOR FALL TRADE

Onelof our enterpriSing merchants
WHO is making great preparations for
the coming fall and winter trade IS NJ
K. Levin proprietor of the Levin's
Bargains Store.
Mr.. Levin has given his entire store
a thorough overhauling lately, in
stalled number of new cases, and
made several other changes to accomo-
date his fast growing patronage.
Miss Blanche Hickman an expert
millner has been re-engaged to take
charge of the millinery department..
and Edward Levin, a nephew of M.
&. Levin, and an experienced clerk
arrived few days ago to take charge
of the Mems furnishing department.
This addition of experienced help
will enable Mr.. Levin to give his Gus
toners the best of care and attention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
CAMPERS AND PICNIC
PARTIES ATTENTION

We are authorized by the Consoli-
dated w. P. & p. Co., to give public
notice to those persons who frequent
the islands above the Railroad bridge
for camping purpose and build fires
thereon, that they must see that they
are extinguished before leaving the
island. Several times lately fires have
been left and they bave spread threat
ening the entire island. If more
caution is not used the owners will
prohibit the use of the island to all
parties, and prosecute anyone found
trespaSsing thereon. A fire was left
on Sunday and Monday and the Com
pany were placed to the expense of
sending men there to extinguish the
same. This is the first and last pub
lie notice that will be given, Cam
pers will therefore show their appre-
citation by looking after their fires II
they have occasion to make any.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
FIRE on GRAND AVENUE

Shortly after Las o'clock Tuesday
afternoon an alarm of fire was rung in
which promptly brought out both the
east and west side fire departments.
The ire Was on the center of the
Grand avenue wagon bridge and pro-
badly originated through the careless
ness of someone dropping a burning
cigar stub 10 to the finder like straw
and refuse which filters the bridge
next to the walk.
The fire was of little Importance
and was quickly extinguished by the
prompt response of the fire laddies:
nevertheless business was suspended
for fully thirty minutes and the con-
geStion at either end of the bridge
was good indication as to how much
use the single bridge spanning the
Wisconsin and connecting the two
parts of our city, is regularly put to.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
THE CITY Federation
WOMEN'S CLUBS

The Second regular meeting of the
Federated Clubs, for the year 1908
was held Tuesday afternoon at the
home of Mrs. Thomas e. Mullen, and
proved to be a most delightful session.
The meeting was called to order by
the president, Mrs. w. f. Kellogg who
briefly expressed fluctuations over
the great work accomplished along
the line of Civic beauty in the acces-
sion to the city of it's river banks.
Mrs. l. p. Witter i'm a few words
gave a gratifying report of what has
been accomplished by the Park Com
mission.
A resolution was read by Mrs. PeaSe,
expressing the pleasure and apprecia-
tion of the gift to the city of the
Park by DR.. Byron Robinson and his
wife DR.. Lucy Waite; and that let
ter of appreciation from the City
Federation of Women's Clubs, be
sent to DR.. Robinson and wife. The
program, as outlined in the year book,
was then carried out, Mrs Babcock
telling of the aims and proposed work
of the Relief Committee, while Mrs.
Ellis gave briefly what has been
accomplished along these lines in
other cities. Mrs. Pease gave a re-
port cf the Boston Biennial This
she did so delightfully."-, the ladies
almost felt they had been present with
Mrs. Pease at this great National
meeting of Women's Clubs.
The ladies of the Hill Division with
Mrs. Lima Corriveau as chairman, had
charge of the reception. Dainty
refreshments were served and taken
altogether it was a most interest
ing meeting. The ladies are under
obligation to Mr.. Clarence Jackson
and Miss Ruby Natwick for the most
excellent musical numbers.
The Federation now numbers about
$50 members, and the outlook for the
year 1909 is most promising.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Mrs. Archie Muir

Word was received here Tuesday
of the death of Mrs. Archie Muir
Monday night September 7th of hem
orrhage of the brain after a lingering
illness. She was the mother of Mrs.
Edward Morrill, of this city, and her
remains were brought here for burial.
They arrived on the /: 35 p. m. pas
senger train on Northwestern train
yesterday and were Immediately taken
TO the episcopal church where services
were held. Father Blakeslee official.
ed. A large number of relatives and
friends of the family were present
to pay their respects. The remains were
deposited in the Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
OBITUARY
Beyrl Dodds.

Mr.. and Mrs. Richard Dodds of 4th
Ave. west side are mourning the loss
of their four-year-oldd daughter, Beyrl,
who died Wednesday afternoon, Sept
2, of spinal meningitis.
The little one was laid at rest in
Calvary cemetery Friday. Rev. Kor-
elk, pastor of St Lawrence church,
officiating in the absence of Father
Reding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Robert Parrish.

The people of Grand Rapids were
prepared to learn of the death of
Robert Parrish which occurred this
Tuesday morning September 8th as a
result of the paralytic stroke he suff-
cred Saturday evening. Members of
his family, the attending physician
and his immediate friends were look
ing for the worst after he received said
stroke. Mr.. Parrish has been in poor
health for over year during which
time he suffered sinking spells from
heart trouble that threatened his life
several times during the past year but
he rallied from them each time. He
gradually grew weaker since Saturday
night until death ensued on Tuesday
morning at 3 O'Clock.
In the death of Robert Parrish the
city of Grand Rapids looses one of her
Oldest and most respected citizens;
his brothers. sister and Immediate
members of the family, a kind and
affectionate husband and father who
was always kind and considerate of
their wants and comforts. He was
ever ready to bestow upon them and,
crafty every necessity that his means
and condition would warrant. He
was a good citizen, a kind and affect
tomato husband and father that will
be missed at the fireside and in the
city in which he lived for many years
Robert Andrew Parrish was born
in Richibucto, New Brunswick June
18th 1884. Came to Grand Rapids in
the year 1856. He was married to
Miss Anna Seeley at Frenchtown,
now Port Edwards, Wis, December
80, 1863. From this union five child
rem were born, two of whom are now
living, Misses Anna and Ethel. with
his wife. He also has two brothers
and one sister, William Parrish of
Assotin, Wash; Mrs. Jane Mckay
of Seattle, WASH; and John Parrish
of this city.
He was charter member of the
Masonic Lodge No. lbs F. & A. M.
and was continuously in the hardware
and grocery business in this city from
1876 to 1908. Previous to his enter
ing into business on his own account
he worked for Clinton & Edwards and
afterwards for John Rablin both OF
whom operated saw mills in an early
day.
| The funeral service took place this,
Thursday morning. at $50 O'Clock
from the house under auspices
of the Masonic Fraternity of which
order he was devoted member,
Rev. Rihcard Evans, pastor OF the
M. E. Church officiated.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
A Chance to Buy a Paqoda.

In the year ITO A. D. the Emperor
Koken caused a million pagodas to
be made. They were little objects of
wood, only four and half inches
high. Into each was inserted a tiny
scroll with a verse of the Sutras in
scribed thereon, and the whole num-
Der were then handed over to the
temple HoryuH at Nara. In the
course Of centuries these relics grad
ually became dispersed or were de-
stroyed by fire, until only 5000 re-
manned, and the ancient temple, be-
ing now In financial straits, offers one
of these pagodas with its Enclosure to
any person sufficiently charitable to
subscribe 35 yen.-Japan Weekly Mail.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
KISSING DAY At HUNeERFoRn.
Curious Oid-Time Custom Which Still
Prevails in an English Village.

The little town of Hungerford was
recently the scene of the quaint cele
bration OF Hocktide.
The property Of the manor, which
comprises valuable trout fishery, has
lately come within the purview of the
, charity commissioners, who have es
tablished scheme for the future ad
ministration by popular trustees, but
with the proviso that the holdings
OF the immortal court, with its pictur.
esque old world customs, should be
allowed to continue.
The functions began with a series
OF blasts on the historic horn, and
then the tutti men, armed with slaves
set forth on their perambulations
their duty being to demand a penny
from every male householder and 9
kiss from each lady who crossed theil
path AS a rule the privilege Il
granted with much good humor, and
husbands look on with equanimity.
Meanwhile the Hocktide jury were
sitting in solemn conclave, appointing
the constable and coroner and otheI
ancient officers whose duties are more
or less obsolete.-London Standard.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
CURIOUS PAPUAN LAWS.
Tribe Where Sisters Children Inherit
Mans Property.

A Methodist missionary in British
New Guinea-now known as Papua-
Rev. W. E. Brownlow, has added to
the worlds knowledge of the curious
and little known races of the great
north Pacific island by the discovery
and partial tanning of a new tribe.
The race In question consists of about
10000 blacks, living at a place called
Dobu- The customs Of the race are
must curious
The immigration policy Is more
drastic than that of White Australia, !"
for all strangers have either to be-
come full members of the tribe or be
eaten. When dealing with Mr.. Brown
low, however, the difficulty was got
over by making him father Of the
tribe.
Each tribe and each family had
their own land, and no portion is al
lowed to go out of their possession
except as a loan for seasons crop.
The men marry out of their own tribe
and on their death their land becomes
the property Of their sisters children.
Women have great influence in the
affairs of the tribe, and their duties
are quite distinct from those of the
men. The, men clear the bush and
dig the ground. then the women pre-
pare 1t and plant yams, the crop be-
ing theirs. If man wants any yams
he has to ask for them. The banana
patch, however, is his own property.
Wives are obtained by purchase. If
man pays well for his wife he can
thrash her occasionally, but she could
leave him If she did not like it, and go
back to her own village.
Their heaven is a place where the
healthy, strong and good-looking go.
ALI the others go to hell.-London
Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
HO FOR The SCHOOL ROOM
VACATION DAYS ARE O'EF

An unwonted quietness, strikingly
in evidence everywhere, reigned
on the streets of our city Monday
The noisy school boy and his no less
noisy sister, big ard little, were
missed in their accustomed hauntS
and on the streets leaving them quite
deserted. Early in the day boys and
girls of every school age, both big and
and little, Clearly and neatly attired
loaded down with books, tablets, pen
ellis etc, could be seen emerging from
almost every home in the city and
vending their way to school, to re-
sumo their work in the race for an
education or a mastery of the three
IRIS"
The average parent takes altogether
too little interest in their child's edu-
cation, especially is this true in the
country.
They send their boys and girls to
school for five or six years Of seven or
eight months duration, within which
to complete their education (under the
superstition that an education is some
thing that can be FINISHED up' as
they would their fall plowing,) very
seldom if eyer stopping to confer with
the teacher as to the needs of their
child or the progress he or she is max
ing, but leaving all for the teacher to
do. This sad condition of affairs ex-
lists not only in the country but in the
city as well.
How many Of our city school child
ren's parents ever visit the schools or
even know the teachers when they
meet item on the streets? How
many know what their children are
studying or how their children are
progressing? Did you ever think how
differently we treat our children from
what we do our houses and our homes?
If we have house to paint or any
job around the home to do, how many
people say to the man they employ,
"Here are the tools and the material.
Go about and do it to suit yourself
and that will suit US" If one man
should hear a neighboI give such d.
rectiOns as this to hired man, he
would think it was extraordinary to
say the least, and yet when they come
to their children. that is exactly the
way they are treated. Parents
usually say by their actions, "Here is
my child with its books, paper and
pencil. l furnish material and tools
now educate them as you see fit.
Wouldn't it be better, admitting that
the teachers are proficient and know
their line of work we'll, to at least
visit the schools often and give them
personal encouragement by having
them realize that you are interested
constantly in knowing just how your
child is getting along in his or her
studies? Just think about this, and
see if you can't reform.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Nina Heron.

The sixteen year old daugher of Mr..
and Mrs. John Heron, of the town of
Grand Rapids, died at her home Mon
day morning September I, 1908. She
was born in said town raised and edu-
Gated there. The funeral service was
held at the Catholic CHI rch Wed
nesday morning at 9 O'Clock Father
Reding officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Mrs. Emanuel Dutruit

Telephone message was received
here this morning from Mrs. Celia
Garrison who has been at the bedside
of her auntie in Merrill for several
weeks past, announcing the fact
that she died Wednesday morn
ing at five O'Clock. The funeral ser.
vice will be held in Merrill Friday
morning at 1890 O'Clock. Her obituary
notice will appear later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Its Blood Precious.

The blood of the rhinoceros Is high
" esteemed by the Burmese and Chi
nese as a medicine for all kinds of all
ments. Whenever party of hunters
are successful in shooting a rhinocer-
os-lhey are less numerous than they
used to be-the native beaters careful
ly draw off the blood and bring it to
Rangoon stored in hollow bamboos.
The precious liquid is worth its weight
In silver.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Mrs. Thomas Kiley ST., who keeps
house for her son George near the
Green Bay s. Western railroad in this
city, walked down town last week
the first time in many weeks to do a
little shopping, and while down we
bad the pleasure of an interview in
which she said. She was born in Ire
land In the year 1917 and came to
Quebec. Canada. at the age of nineteen
and while there was married to
Thomas Kiley. They came to Mil
waukee shortly thereafter and lived
there for eight years where her hus
band followed his trade as shoemaker.
They then came to Grand Rapids in
1868. since which time they have re-
sided in this city and vicinity. Her
husband died several years ago and
left her with one daughter, land two
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Felt IL. Too.

De Smythe-Did you see the parade
this afternoon?
Addams-Did l see It? Well,
guess l did. = think every patriotic
citizen within a block Of me came
out OF his way to step on my foot
De Smythe-Ah, too bad. But
really, old man, could any one come
within yard of you without stepping
on your feet?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Queen Made Carriage of Motor.

"'oeS SdttldSC VI tWOIOTs
A dispatch from the New York Her
ODDS correspondent at Aosta statei
that Queen Margherita made an excur
sion to the hospice Of the Great Saint
Bernard. Leaving her mountain Wills
In Val Gressoney at seven In the
morning in an automobile, she passed
at nine o'clock through the town Of
Aosta, where the road up the valley
to Saint Bernard begins. The queer
reached the hospice about midday and
breakfasted there. She then visited
the church museum. But as automo
biles are not permitted on the Swis.
side of the mountain. the queen made
a carriage Of her automobile by yok
ing pair Of horses to 1t. Thus sht
reached Martigny, stopping there
for the night and returning to Italy
by the Little Saint Bernard next day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Tickling or dry cough will quickly
loosen when using DR.. Shops Cough
Remedy. And it is so thoroughly
harmless. that DIR. Shoop tells mothers
touse nothing else, even for very young
babies. The wholesome green leaves and
tender stems of lung healing noun
famous shrub give the curative proper
ties to DR.. Shops Cough Remedy. 1t
Gains the cough and heals the sensitive
bronchial membranes. No opium, no.
chloroform, nothing harsh used to in
jure or suppress. Demand Dr: ohoops S:
Accept no other. Sold by Wood
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

sons. Mrs. Kiley will be 81 years of
age next Xmas eve and Is Tenarka bly,
active for a women of her age, now do
ing the house work for her son George.
She is well and favorably known by
the old settlers in this city who will
be glad TO know that she is in pretty
good health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
The SunhoWer,

In some countries, notably in the
Russian provinces north of the eau
casus, the sunfower seVes other pur-
poses besides ornamenting gardens
with it's huge golden bosses. The seeds
are used to make oil, which is en-
ployed both in the manufacture Of
soap and cooking. The stems and
leaves are burned and the ashes used
to make potash. Last year the sun
flower factories of the Caucasus pro-
duced $4,000 tons of potash.-Youth's
Companion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Rest at Last,

at is only too true" remarked the
man who was fond of moralizing
that we do not appreciate our bless
ings until they take their flight"
"Of course" replied Popley, "they
keep up such racket during the day
that we enjoy them most when the
nurse has tucked them in their little
beds. "-Philadelphia Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
The Grand Rapids Improvement

The Grand Rapids Improvement
Association closed deal with Joseph
LaMadeline and have received his
deed of his business property on the
bank of the river on the west end Of
the wagon bridge. They have also
notified the occupants Il 1reof to
secure other quarters before Nov. !.
They have also secured a deed from
P. Mulroy for frontage on the bank
opposite his hotel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Its a good precaution not to leave
your children in your buggy or wagon
while you go into business place to
trade. Always take them out and tie
your horse securely. This way you
will never take chances but avoid
accidents. A child's or persons life
is much more valuable than that OF
a dumb beast,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

About thirty ladies and gentlemen
spent Saturday at picnic at the
Crooked Rift, Rod and Reel Club
house, in response to the invitation
from Mrs. George L. Williams. An
elaborate FIVE O'Clock dinner was SER
we'd to which everybody present did
ample Justice.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Mrs. John Harrison

Word was received here today of
the death of Mrs. John Harrison,
of Munsey, Minnesota, which occurred
on September 1st of internal cancer.
She will be kindly remembered by
many Grand Rapids people who
enjoyed her acquaintance while a
resident here.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

After they are settled Mr.. Jacobson
will return TO Clearwater where be
will spend most of his time until the
first OF the year. After that he will
spend most of the time in Grand
Rapids. This family will be cordially
welcome back to this city where they
formerly resided.