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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
HELD RE-DEDICATORY
SERVICES LAST SUNDAY

The congregation of the st. Paul's
German Lutheran church, west side
of which Rev. VIM. NommenSOn is the
pastor, held re-dedicatory services
Sunday. A special program was
prepared for the occasion. The morn
ing services at 10 O'Clock were in
chalge of Prof. a. +. Ernst of the
Northwestern University of Water.
town. The evening services were
in English and in charge of Rev, Fl
Mack pastor of the east side German
Lutheran church of this city.
The west side Lutheran church has
recently undergone number of inter
ior alterations aud improvements,
which add greatly to the general
appearance of the editice. Fl. f.
Beimler the timer and his crew OF
assistants have just completed the
putting in of a new steel ceiling and
wainscotting, in Gothicsdeslgn. The
work has been performed in very
credita BILE manner, to the great salts
faction of the pastor and every mem
Der of the church, who are very pro,
fuse in their expression of apprecia,
lion and of Mr.. Beimler'S ability as an
artisan. The ceiling is painted a
pale blue, arches a darker shade OF
blue, walls cream color, and the
wainscoting in terra Gotta. A de,
llghtful blending of colors, harmoni,
Gus in arrangement and pleasing to
the eye.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
RIO NOW HAS AN up
T0-DATE POST OFFICE

Postmaster Linquist has this week.
put in new cases in the post office
making an outfit equal, we believe to
any to be found in towns of this size.
he having expended more than one
thousand dollars in refitting the Office.
The new case is certainly a very
fine one, is made of Antique oak
nicely finished and is up to date in
every respect. The front is highly
polished and shows off to good advan-
tage from the LOBBY of the office. 1t is
lifted with lis lock boxes, each with
a combination lock, and $50 call boxes.
The rear or behind the scenes" side
is arranged with separate compart-
ments for each branch Of the business,
such as sale of stamps, sale and pay
ment OF money orders. registered
package matter and delivery of mat
ter, enabling those in charge to keep
the accounts of each department sep
arate and distinct from others. Each
window is designated by sign so
that people wishing to do business at
any particular one can readily see the
proper one to approach. In the front
end of the space enclosed by the case
is the post masters private office con-
veniently arranged into which access
may be had at the option of the post
master only.
Mr.. Linquist feels that the patrons
were very kind to him during his sick
ness last spring and solicitous or his
welfare aud he takes this method of
showing his appreciation of the inter-
est shown at that time. We have no
doubt that the people of Rio and vici-
nifty will on their part, fully appreciate
what Mr.. Linquist has done to give
US the very best kind Of service and
maintain an office in which we may all
have just pride.-Rio Badger Blade
CD. Linquist spoken OF. in the above
article was formerly a resident of
Wood county and has many friends
here who will be glad to read the
above.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
w. H. HATT0N FOR SENATOR

A Free Press editorial Sept. p,
1905, says of him, under the caption,
ga Man to Tie To''-the best work
ever done in the Wisconsin legisla-
ture:
There was just one man in the state
senate minority last winter who could
have accomplished favorable report
from the railroad committee on the
big piece of legislation Of the session
the railroad commission law; and
that man was W.. HI. Hatton. There
was complaint of his "timidity''
among some of the warriors of the
senate, who wanted the committee to
report so there would be eight on
the floor of the senate" HattOn
knew what the result Of such a fight
as that would be. . There were others
who knew, and they were in full SYM
pathy with the chairman of the COM
mittee. They were glad to wait and
give him the time he knew was
needed to make the report Of the
committee strong for the bill. There
was never day before the committee
reported that it could have reported
favorably for the law.
Hatton timid? He is as firm as a
rock, and as strong; but he is not a
rash fool who would endanger what
he is trying to do. He could wait,
and he did wait, and won by waiting.
He could not have won by any other
means, and knew enough to know it,
He told as good friend as he has
in the state just what was to be the
program for the railroad measure be-
fore the session was three weeks old.
He is not self-assertive. What he
has had in the line of political pre-
ferment has come to him without
much effort on his part. The people
of his district knew him and liked
him. The people of the state know
him now.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
1T IS SERIOUS.
Some Grand Rapids People Fail To Realize
The Seriousness.

The Seriousness.
The constant aching of bad back.
The WEAKNESS, the tired feeling,
The pains and aches of kidney ills
Are SeriOus-if neglected
Dangerous urinary troubles follow
A Grand Rapids citizen 81 rs you
how to avoiu them.
Mrs, Samuel Parker, living at S67
Eleventh ST., N, Grand Rapids, Wis,
says: "Mr. Parker, is a great deal
better since using Doan's Kidney
Pills. For some time he suffered from
a lame back and a soreness across his
loinS. His kidneys were very irregular
and he was forced to arise many times
during the night to pass the secretions,
They were highly colored and at times
contained sediment. When he saw
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised he pro
cured box and they went directly to
the seat of the trouble and he has not
complained of any of the old symptoms
since. He is feeling much better since
using Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
BIRON

Mrs. August Kempfert returned last week
from visit at Merrill.
Mr.. land Mrs. Horris Weaver had their
little son baptized Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. White, Mr. and Mrs. Bill
Schroeder, Laura White and Irv Henry from
your city have been camping up the river
the past week.
A number of our young people enjoyed
the 'chicken-chowder given by Harry Kemp
fert last Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Grinnel are rejoicing over the
arrival OF big baby boy.
Mrs. John Possibly returned last week from
an extended visit with friends and relatives
at Fond du Lac and other places.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sprung had their little baby
girl baptised last Monday.
large number of our people attended the
surprise party on John Beck Monday night
Mrs. Gokey, mother of Mrs. Horris Weaver
returned to her home at Rudolph after a
short visit with her daughter who lives in
this berg.
Fred Dankert has opened up his grocery
store in the old Crotteau place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
ADVERTISING CHAT

The man who has anything to sell
wants to sell it as quickly as possible.
That is what he is in business for.
The old way was to put the stuff in
the store and wait for the people to
come and buy it, and some merchants
and dealers still stick to this antiquat-
ed way OF doing business. The new
way-and plan most generally follow
ed in these days of push and hustle
is to stimulate sales by advertising.
Wholesalers and jobbers push their
sales by employing commercial trave-
lers to visit dealers. but the retailer
has that system beaten to pulp. He
can put an advertisement in news
paper, anG if it is the proper kind OF
an ''ad" and his advertising system is
up-to-date and effective, he can bring
his goods to the attention of thOuS-
ands while the commercial traveller
sees one.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
FOREST HILL ITEMS

Louis Gross recently purchased a
fine span of driving horses.
Gus. Stolph has improved his home
very much by painting. He has also
bought new buggy.
Miss Ruby Bloom left Monday for
Spokane.
Miss Helen Rector is spending a
part of her vacation with friends at
Fond du Lac and Oakfeld.
II. NJ. Halverson and sister Miss
Claudina Halyerson spent Wednesday
at the home f E. A. Rector.
Frank SiZer and Miss Jennie Sizer
of Fond du Lac were guests at the
Forest Hill farm.
Miss Margaret Wilson will go to Al
mond this week for an indefinite stay.
James Miller has built an addition
IT, his house.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
MUST PAY FOR
NEWSPAPERS
United States Supreme Court
Renders Decision Effecting
Subscriptions.

The following is a synopsis of the United
States supreme court decision regarding de-
linquent subscribers.
1. Subscribers who do not give express
notice to the contrary are considered as
wishing to renew their subscriptions.
2. II subscribers order the discontinuance
of their periodicals the publisher may con-
tinue to send until all arrears are paid.
3. If subscribers neglect or refuse to take
their periodicals from the post office they
are responsible until after they have settled
their bills and ordered their paper discon-
tinued,
4. If subscribers move to other places
without informing the publisher and papers
are sent to the former address, subscribers
are responsible.
5. The courts have decided that refusing
to take periodicals from the Office or moving
and leaving them uncalled for, is prima
facie evidence OF intentional fraud
6. If subscribers pay in advance they are
bound to give notice at the end of the time
if they do not want to continue taking it,
otherwise the publisher is authorized to send
it, and the subscribers will be responsible
until an express notice with payment for all
arrears is sent to the publisher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
MEEHAN

viii Strong of Stevens Point, visited M. Fl.
Munger Monday and Tuesday of last week.
A. E. Pike has finished cutting rye and has
gone back to Adams County.
John WoIosick was a Stevens Point visitor
one day last week.
Mrs. Liebe of Stevens Point, visited her
brother Matt Hemmis and family last week
Kate Green were blueberrying on the marsh
south of here last week.
1t is very hot and dry. Have not had any
rain for the weeks, potatoes and corn are
suffering.
VIM Clussman was business caller al
Stevens Point one day last week.
R. w. Parks was a Stevens Point visitor
last week.
Andrew Lutz is getting his threshing ma
chine ready for harvest. Andrew is good
thresher.
JOS Green gave social dance to his friends
on Tuesday night of last week. All report a
enjoyable time.
Wallace Slack who has been very sick
with typhoid fever, is gaining slowly,
ClendenHlng 5 ndu lhelr rye tnreShe0 last
Saturday.
VIM. Clussman has been cutting hay on
Tom McGrath's marsh.
Misses Sadie Wood and Agnes Munger
came home from Amherst Saturday and
went to Biron Tuesday.
Pete Hemmis was a Stockton, Stevens
Point Kellner and Plover visitor last week.
KeIlner base ball nine played our nine
Sunday? o, yes.
Matt Hemmis was Stevens Point visitor
on Saturday.
Frank Green came home from waupun on
Saturday.
Walter Clussman of Nekoosa visited his
parents here Sunday, returning to his work
Sunday night.
Arthur Clendenning took the excursion
train Sunday morning.
August Sosong went to Poland Corners
Saturday to visit a few days with relatives
A number from here went to the Plover
dance last Friday night.
Nels Benson of Stevens Point came down
last week to see his father who is quite sick
Frank Pascavis is cutting hay on A. Green
marsh.
There was social dance at c. Cradles
Saturday night. A large crowd from Grand
Rapids attended. all present report a fine
time.
Pete Hemmis and Frank Musalowski were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
callers at NH. Munger sunday.

callers at NJ. H. Munger Sunday.
NJ. H. Munger was Plover visitor one day
last week
Mr.. and Mrs. Ralph Parsons visited her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Voigt at the
County Line Sunday.
Ella winkIer visited Ruth Borman sun
day.
John Hemmis and Grin Clendenning left
the first .of the week for the west. Don't
Know how long they viii stay this time.
Dora Warner visited her parents here sun
dav.
school commenced Monday with Miss
Kathryn Sweeney OF stevens Point as
! tea Ter.
Sam Warner of Stanley visited his brother
3 L. Warner and family here last week and
part of this
VIII Hemmis visited his parents here sun
day.
Mike Hemmis visited his parents here
Sunday.
We got couple of showers Monday morn
ing, but not all that we needed. The proupd
is so dry, that it willtake a lot of water to
moisten it up properly.
NJ. Il. Munger was caller at John Clausier
Monday.
ALLEN horde and Mae Fors visited Mrs.
Eugene Clendenning Sunday.
c. Cradle and wife and daughter Ruth were
visitors at Grand Rapids week ago sun
day,
Lottie ard Tim Fox visited their sister Mrs
Victor Ward, at Amherst jet, last week, re-
turning home Saturday.
Kate Borman visited her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Cradle Sunday.
Mrs, NJ. H. Munger was a Grand Rapids
caller on Tuesday of this week.
Quite a number of automobiles went
| through mere Saturday might and Sunday
| They weren't going very slow either.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

w. Fl. Hatton's home paper tn e
New London Republican pays him
the following compliment
she has been true in all things:
he's scored high success in the field
of business, too; he's a man of educa-
tiOn and of such native ability as
enables him to make his education
count; he's not in the least degree
a ''putfed up" man, icing as ap-
proachable by laborer as by capitalist,
as attentive to tie unlearned as to the
learned if there's sense and justice in
the message; for years a heavy en-
ployer of labor, industrial harmony
has always ruled in his establishments
1t doesn't matter particle from
what side Mr.. Hatton is viewed or on
what scales he is weighed. If the
the eyes which viewed and the hand
which weighs are but unprejudiced
and are honestly looking for and
weighing man who is for and one of
the people, Mr.. Hatton will be found
right"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
SARATOGA

Rev. Johnson of Grand Rapids held SER
vices at the home of Mrs. Lena Hansen Sun
day afternoon.
Miss Bertha Larson of Chicago is visiting
relatives here this week.
Emma Johnson spent FRIDAY and Satur-
day at Marshfield, while there she engaged
the school at Ebbe STATION.
Kathryn Johnson is visiting at Grand
Rapids this week.
Florence Anderson is visiting relatives in
Chicago.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Lundberg are enter
tanning the formers sisters of Chicago this
week.
Miss Celia Latus has been engaged to teach
n Dist. No. this year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
A BOUNTFUL POTATO
CROP is PREDICTED

Ben Hanson, the potato king, left
for Chicago Thursday in the interests
Of the local potato growers.
In conversation with Mr.. Hanson
we were informed that never before
was the outlook for bumper crop
more promising. And as the time
for digging is so near at hand it seems
that bountiful harvest Of trbers
this fall can be absolutely depended
upon. 1t is safe to say that never
have local climatic conditions been
more propitious for the growth of po-
tatoes than they have been thus far
in the year 1908.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
WESTERN PROPOSITION
REVISED

Within the last few days gentle
man from Seattle was in the city
calling on MeSsrs. Jacobson and De
Guere, with a view to opening up
negotiations relative to the British
Columbia Pulp Mill, of which there
was considerable said about year ago.
This gentleman was on his way to
London, England, to take the matter
up with other parties there and ex-
poets to return to this country about
Septen Der 1st and he will likely, stop
here again. if he decides to carry
the project through Mr.. DeGuere will
very likely be called upon to make
another trip to British Columbia this
fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
ENTERTAIN FRIENDS
AT A PICNIC

The Misses Verna Lyon and Vida
Riley entertained about sixty of their
lady and gentlemen friends at picnic
Friday afternoon. in the beautiful
grove situated on the river bank south
of the Northwestern r. r. bridge.
Various games and amusementS were
INDUCED in and all present spent
very delightful afternoon. A bounti-
full repast was served in the evening
consisting as most picnic dinners do,
of everything "good to eat. of which
all partOok most heartily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
OPTIONS BEING SECURED

We understand chat several of our
business men are securing options
upon all property south of the wagon
bridge on either bank of the Wiscon-
sin river to the Islands below for the
city. If satisfactory arrangements
can be made. bonds can be issued and
sold, and the city pay the interest on
same until such time as the city see
fit to redeem them. This is an
excellent arrangement and we hope
they will be able to secure both shores
before valuations increase too high.
Now is the time to buy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
ENTERTAINED I'M HONOR
OF MRS. S. F. DURGA

The lady devotees of the popular
game of progressive whist made the
most of the opportunity offered in
availing themselves of the invitation
to a delightful whist party at the
pleasant home of Mrs. 0. II Hougen
Friday afternoon, July 3lst. in honor
of her guest, Mrs S. f. Durga, of
Fond du Lac. Cut flowers, artistically
arranged, added TO the attractive APP
pearance of the home. The spacious
screened porch had been made coy
with settees, chairs and tables, and
offered a charming view of the Wis
consin river. Thirteen tables were
used in playing the game of whist,
and at the close of card playing, Miss
Laura Duggan, of Oshkosh, was found
to have scored the highest number of
points, being 4S AS reward of her
success she was the recipient of a
beautiful souvenir spoon from the
hostess upon which was inscribed the
date of the occasion. Of the sixty
five guests present the following were
visitors in the city: Mrs S, f. Durga,
Fond du Lac; the Misses Laura
Duggan. Laura Brant, Myrtle Thomp-
son, Alice Redford, Oshkosh; Miss Ell
len Minnehan, Milwaukee; Miss Bessie
Solar, Kaukauna: Miss Vogt, Esca-
naba, Mich; Miss Cranshaw, Hopkin-
vile, Kentucky, Miss Jane McGrath,
Waupaca: Mrs. Georgiana Buckley,
Montrose, Colorado.
The refreshments were in keeping
with the rest Of the occasion, delight
full and much. enjoyed. The guests
made their adieux with many compli-
ments to Mrs Hougen for the delight
full afternoon afforded them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

lionaires in the senate to kill it.
Stephenson is the dominating factor
in several national banks and he
helped the senate bury just measure
such as this because it confiicted with
his interests.
Stephenson was sent to the senate
by the LaFollette forces. He has
openly betrayed them and of all the
candidates now up for senator he is
the least worthy of the office and he
should be kept al home particularly
when his advertisements so falsely
represent his real record. Ashland
News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
STEPHENSON'S AID

The News calls the attention of it's
readers today to the advertisement in
this issue of Senator Ike Stephenson.
This advertisement is sent to this
paper by a Milwaukee advertising
agency as regular advertising matter
to be inserted eighteen times. 1t is
probable that this advertisement has
been sent out in this way to most of
the newspapers OF Wisconsin and the
fact indicates clearly that Millionaire
Stephenson is prepared to open up his
barrel in his effort to be reelected.
The advertisement is designed par
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
W. R. CHAMBERS WILL
BUILD NEW BARN

The old delapidated barn opposite
the Commercial House, formerly
occupied by Wheir & Peyruse as
livery stable, has been torn down and
a fine new one, now in process of con-
struction, is being erected in its stead.
1t is the intention of Mr.. Chambers,
who owns this property. to put up a
fine two story brick building.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
FR0MM'S CHEMICAL
co. COMING

n. A. Fromms, of Fountain City,
OF the Fromms' Chemical Co, was in
this city Friday looking over the city
with view of locating here He was
the guest of his old-time friend, A. Nj.
Muir, with whom he discussed the
advantages of this location. Mr..
Fromms told the writer that he could
say that he had decided to move his
plant here. He says he will be here
again in September to rent a house
and suitable business place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

ticularly to appeal to La Toilette men
but it will make but little impression
on them for it is generally known that
Stephenson at Washington openly
allied himself with the Aldrich crowd
in the senate and voted against La
Follette's measures session after ses-
sion, aiding the Standard Oil company
in their efforts to humiliate LaFol-
lette.
One little illustration win serve to
show Stephenson's 'love'' for the
people. When La Follette's amend
ment came up to increase the interest
on government deposits in national
banks from one to two per cent Step
henson voted with the other 80 mil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
% paw their respects to the-deceased

to pay their respects to the deceased
who they had learned to love and
honor in life. The floral offerings
were many and beautiful tributes from
relatives and friends The service
was conducted by Father Reding in
his usual impressive and devoted man
ner. Her remains were laid at rest in
Calvary cemetery in the family lot
along side of her husband and son.
Another good mother has gone to her
final reward and the world is lert
better for her having lived in it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06

Atty. Garrit t. Thorn of Oshkosh,
was in the city Friday. Mr.. Thorn
had legal matters to attend to at
Big Flats. Adams, Co. and was driven
out to the above place by Geo. Davis
in his automobile. A. G. Otto. OF the
Otto Pharmacy accompanied him on
the trip.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
MRS. SUSANNA La
FEBVRE'S FUNERAL

A large number of relatives and
friends were present at the funeral
service of Mrs. S. Lafebvre Friday
at the Catholic church at o'clock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
Remnant Counter

Here is where you reap the harvest.
All short lengths and odds and ends of the
stocks including dress goods, suitings, lin
ings, linens, wash goods, ginghams, do
mestics, notions, silks, Especial values in
silks etc, have been gathered on counters
on the second floor. Each article is separ-
ately priced. Fhe fact that our remnant
counter is always kept empty by the buy
ers is proof of the lowness in prices that
we place on the ''odd lots
Now is the time in the hrst DAYS of
August to secure special bargain values in
every department of our big store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-06
Sun BOnnets

The balance of the sun bonnet line to
close at % per cent discount. The line
includes all colors in deep bonnets, polkas,
and childrens bonnets. The price makes
them cheap