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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
How to Fish.

On many occasions one might i'm.
agine the fish saying to the anglers:
Take me while am in the humor;"
but they take no notice of it, and
often attempt the feat when they are
not 1t is little use trying to catch
fish either In the sea or fresh water
when they are not in the humor to
b!te-Ffshing Gazette.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
That Was His Trouble,

The best man noticed that one o;
the wedding guests, gloomy-lookins
young man, did not seem to be en-
joying himself. He was wandering
about as though he had lost his last
friend. The best man took it upor
himself to cheer him up.
"Er-have you kissed the bridef'
he asked by way of Introduction.
Not lately" replied the gloomy one
with a faraway expression.-Every
body's Magazine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Mrs. D W. Compton

After lingering illness of several
months Mrs. Helen Louise Compton
the beloved wife of d. W. Compton
died at her home on eighth street
September 7th 1908. Besides her huS-
band she leaves two sons George and
Nina Compton. and one daughter
Mrs. John Dickerson of North Dakota.
The funeral service took place
from the house at 2:3O Wednesday
afternoon Rev. Richard Evans officiat-
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Farmers National Congress at Madison
Wis, September "a to 80.

Are you going to attend the conven
ton of the Farmers National Con
gress at Madison, Wisconsin. which
will be held September "a to 80? If
so, see that your railroad ticket to
Madison reads via Chicago. Milwaukee
& st Paul Ry. Excellent train SER
vice to Madison via this railway from
most points in the Central West.
Complete information about railway
fare, train service, ETC., free from
your local agent, f. A. Miller, General
Passenger Agent, Chicago. 3
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Messrs. Chas. Halvorsen, Dan Ellis,
and Gerald Fritsinger members Of the
Bliss orchestra left for Portage Satur.
day to assist the Portage Band for a
few days. The latter have been called
upon to play at the Wisconsin State
Fair at Milwaukee this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
A pleasing. good, high grade. true

A pleasing. good, high grade. truely
favored, amber colored cup of coffee
can be had-and without real Coffee
danger or damage to health-by simply
using DIR. Shops new substitute,
called Health Coffee. Pure. whole
some, toasted cereals, malt, nuts, etc.
make Dr. Shops Health Coffee both
healthful and satisfying. 20 and 30
minutes tedious boiling. 'Made in a
minute, says Dr. Shoop's. Ii served
as coffee, it's taste will even trick an
expert. Test it and see. Sold by
J. T. Schumacher,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Mrs. Kate Schiller, of Stevens Point,
whom we understand has had con-
siderable experience in the moving
picture show business has purchased
of S. III. Smart & Sons all their in.
terest in the Olympic theatre business
on the west side and took possession
on Sunday, September 9th. The
new owner will continue the business
in the same place and invites a con.
tinuance of the liberal patronage OF
the past. She will do everything in
her power to continue to select the
same high class films that has been
done by the former management.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Five masons, or brick layers with
attendants, are rapidly laying the
brick in A. J. Chambers new solid
brick barn on the west side near P.
Mulroy's hotel. Mr.. Chambers will
certainly have a handsome building
| when completed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Attack Of Diarrhoea Cured by one Dose oil
Chamberiain's Collie, Cholera and
Dianhoea Remedy.

/ was so weak from an attack of
diarrhoea that could scarcely attend
to my duties, when l took a
dose of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. 1t cured me
entirely and 1 had been taking other
medicines for nine days without re-
lief. I heartily recommend this
remedy as being the best to my know
ledge for bowel complaintS.-R. g.
Stewart, of the firm of Stewart s.
Bro, Greenville, Ala. For sale by
John e. Daily, druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

We understand that ]. c. jacobson
has rented the VIM. II. H. Edwards
home and expects to move his family
therein from Clearwater, Minnesota,
about the fifteenth Of September.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Carbolized Witch Hazel
Salve is recommended as the best thing
to use for piles. 1t is, of course,
good for anything where a salve is
needed. Beware of limitations. Sold
by Johnson Hill & &c.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

For SALE:-A Bement Palace
Range, practically new, used but one
season. Reular price $50, will sell
at s25. The range is stored and in
care of John Smith, the hardware
dealer, where prospective purchaser
may examine the same.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Mrs. J. n. Meunier and son Theo-
dore of Tomahawk, are visiting at the
residence of her sister Mrs G, A.
Philleo. on 18th st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Ground is being broken for the
foundation walls for HI. A. Hersch-
leb's new house on 4th street south.
Work has commenced on the founda-
tion walls and A. f. Billmyer, the
architect is in charge of its construc-
ton. 1t will be nine room house
two stories with all the up to date
conveniences. This house will be
another valuable improvement on
4th avenue south. 1t is expected to
have this house ready for occupancy
this fall.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Ostrich Feathers In Demand.

The demand for ostrich feathers Of
high class is greater than the supply,
and the farmers of the Cape and
Egypt who give intelligence to the
raising of ostriches make large profits.
just as the ostrich farmers OF south
arm California have done.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Mrs. Paul B. Philleo and daughter
Helen of Tomahawk are visiting at
the residence of Mrs. III. B. Phllleo on
10th St.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
That Friend Downtown.

Il was introduced to your wife to
day, and she glared at me-"
Il can't account for that"
Il can. l s'pose I'm your scape
goat, you old fraud."-Kansas City
Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

The revival at the Baptist church
continues with increasing interest and
attendance A number of conversions
have been made for Christ during the
week and there is every reason to hope
for excellent results during the COM
ing week. The music has been i'm
proved materially by the coming of
Mrs. Henry, who is an accomplished
cornettist and contralto. The meet
ing will be in charge of Mr.. Sanders,
the boy preacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Our correspondent at Meehan re-
ports that Grand Rapids automobile
collided with horse and buggy Sun
day night at o'clock demolishing the
buggy and injuring the occupants of
the buggy. The Car was coming to
Grand Rapids and the horse and
buggy were going to Meehan Station.
They collided about one-half mile
west of Meehan. Man and woman
occupied the buggy and she was badly
injured. The buggy was badly
damaged. Suit will follow unless
settlement is made. Owner of auto
mobile Car not known at this writing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy one Of the
Best on the Market.

For many years Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy has constantly gained
in favor and popularity until it is
now one of the most staple medicines
in use and has an enormous sale. 1t
Is intended especially for acute throat
and lung diseases, such as coughs,
colds and Group, and can always be
depended upon. 1t is pleasant and
safe to take and is undoubtedly the
best in the market for the purposes
for which it is intended. Sold by
John E DAILY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Just little CaScasw eet is all that is
necessary to give your baby when it is
cross and peevish. Cascasweet con-
tainS no Opiates nor harmful drugs and
is highly recommended by mothers
everywhere. Conforms to the
National Pure Food and Drugs Law.
Sold by Johnson Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

The Consolidated W. P. & p Co.,
have about twenty men at work
building their stone arch bridge from
First avenue north across to their
island. Eight Of these men are stone
masons and the work is progressing
rapidly. The approaches to this
bridge on either side will flare out
much wider than the width of the
bridge proper. Antoine Billmeyer,
the architect, is in charge of the
work. Four teams are hauling the
rock from the Collier quarry west of
the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

-Kodol will, without doubt make your
stomach strong and will almost in
stantly relieve you of all the symptoms
of indigestion 1t will do this because
it is made up of the natural diges-
tive juices of the stomach so combined
that it completely digests the food
just as the stomach will do it, SO you
see Kodol can't fail to help you and help
you promptly. 1t is sold here by John
son Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

The Grand Rapids Improvement
Association have offered Harvey Gee
a lot next to the Chambers livery
barn and would move his saloon build.
ing thereon free of cost to him in
exchange for his lot that he purchased
OF Fl. Boetcier for $500 few weeks
ago. This offer he refused and his
present price is reported to be $4,000.
The property will probably be obtained
by condemnation proceedings which
will probably be done unless Harvey
Gee changes his mind.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-09-10

Messrs. Frank Wagner, Edward
Morrill, and four other painters have
been busy the past two weeks paint
ing the Chicago and Northwes tern
railway bridge. 1t will take the
crew four weeks longer to complete
the job. 1t will require fifteen barrels
of paint and this Company usually
have their bridges painted every three
years. This would be pointer to
our city authorities to have the wagon
bridge painted every three years.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
h. Proper Name of Christmas,

Next Friday will be Christmas. not
Xmas or Yuletide, and all who believe in
calling things by their proper names will
discourage by their good example the
writing OF the substitutions. Xmas is
crude abbreviation which is no less than
irreverent. Christmas is so called be-
cause 1t is the anniversary OF the birth of
Christ An X is "criss cross and its
substitution for the first syllable of the
name of the great Christian festival is a
strained attempt at abbreviation. Far
more seemly would II be to write the
word C'mas. That would still lack in the
full reverence due the name of the day
but it would he innocent of suggestion of
a pun II would seem as though there
were ink enough and space enough and
time enough to give to Christs natal day
all the nine letters -hich belong to it.
..Yuletide" is no proper substitution for
christmas" 1t refers, it is true, to the
same season of the year but it is not q
suitable synonym. 1t is a relic of the
ancient theology of northern Europe, the
worship of Thor. 1t was the practice of
the Scandinavians in those early days to
hold a great feast at the time of the win
ter solstice, which occurs a few days be-
fore Christmas, to celebrate the coming
of a new sun. 1t was virtually the Morse
new year, and it Is only chance that
when the Christian religion was intro
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
The Aviator.

Wilbur Wrights remarkable perform
ances in France continue to establish
successive records for height of ascent,
distance and speed of fight and time OF
levitation. His machine is undoubtedly
the best that has thus far been demon
strated. whatever may have been ac-
complished by other inventors in secret.
Up to this time, however. Mr.. Wright
has Unanswered his apparatus within
the bounds of a chosen field, starting
and landing on prepared ground. Thus
tho supreme test of the aeroplane is
yet to be applied, the undertaking of
flight across country to fixed destina-
ton and the selection there of land
ing place. Until this is accomplished
successfully the aeroplane remains u
scientific toy, of no utility whatever as
practical aid to human enterprise. That
this test will soon be applied is not to ne
doubted. and there is no warrant for i'm
patience. IT must he remembered that
the soaring machine is-a product of only
the past two OF three years; indeed. AZ
far the public is concerned il has been
the growth of less than one year 1t has
been evident from the beginning that
success depends in this effort upon the
operator much as upon the machine
Thus. Wilbur Wright may be regarded as
the most skilled Of living aviators Until
he has mastered the art OF aerial naviga-
ton the practical demonstrations that
are TO prove whether man is to fly at
viii must wait. AS soon as he has
brought his apparatus TO perfection and
has acquired the birds sense Of balance
and this outcome may not now be ques-
toned-he will doubtless be followed by
many others. and another half decade
may witness the evolution OF a new class
OF public servitors, men capable of gud-
ing aeroplanes safely from point to point
even as now there are chauffeurs who can
handle high-speed road engines without
mishap. Aeroplane schools will be es-
tablished. and there will be need of a new
code OF rules TO govern the navigation of
the air
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
Philander G. Knox.

There can be but one opinion about the
qualifications of Senator Knox for the Of
fee OF Secretary of State. They are
ample. and he will fill the place with dis
tinction. He is. as Judge Taft says. a
great lawyer. He will bring to his new
duties the training obtained in the courts.
He is in the prime of life. At f1fty-five u
man in the political world is reckoned as
having the sun right overhead. He
should be as buoyant a boy.
Another point of great value is that
Mr.. Knox will take his new Office ia
mliar with the leading questions he will
find awaiting him. He was so recently
at the cabinet table he has not lost touch
with cabinet problems. He will he quite
at home seated near Judge Taft discuss
ing the welfare of the country. Taft in
Roosevelts chair and Knox in Roots
will merely change the positions OF the
two men at the table.
The only matter affording doubt re-
lates to the taking of Mr.. Knox out OF
the Senate. This. Mr.. Knox himself con-
fesses. gave him a moments pause. He
thought the Senate the better field Tor
usefulness. and that he could serve his
party better there. Since the suggestion
~ his name for a cabinet place others
have expressed the same opinion. The
Star entertained it, and only the other
dav declared it,
But the decision was with Judge Taft.
and Mr. Knox naturally bowed to it when
rendered. He speaks modestly on the
matter. but like true soldier. He Will
serve where assigned
What will Pennsylvania do about filling
the vacancy in the Senate? The respon-
siblity is more than ordinary. In num-
bers the republicans are strong in the
upper house Of Congress. But they have
no strong men to spare. Their opponents.
while few in number. are led by young
men of force. Culberson Bailey. Bacon.
Rayner and others are able and alert.
and with improved party fortunes should
make it uncomfortable for the other side.
1t is a long lane that has no turn, and
the democrats are not in absolute despair.
Has the Keystone state a man of the
Knox kind to put in his place? If so she
should prepare to put him there. The
PARTY will need him. With the tarln
question the trust question, the railroad
question and the inland waterways ques-
ton all knocking at the door. Pennsyl-
vania should be in the front line of the
contest Her interests are large. and
should be represented by more than a
vote.
1t is a fine opportunity, both for the
state. and for the new man if the proper
one is chosen. So great a state should
be a BILE to produce the proper man. Mr..
Knox when appointed Attorney General
was unknown to the country. He had
no reputation outside of the courtroom.
There, however. he was most favorably
regarded. and on the strength of such rec
concentrations Mr.. Mckinley called him
to his side The rest is fresh in the public
mind. But in making Mr.. Knox senator.
Pennsylvania simply Endorsed Mr.. Nc
kinleys important find" 1t was the
successful Attorney General. and not the
exceptionally able Pittsburg lawyer. whom
she rewarded Is she capable of find
ing the right man for herself?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
Castro.

The fury of the mob at Caracas may
not have been directed solely at Castro
What sort of statues of the dictator were
those that persisted? What grade of art
did they represent? Celebrities are some
times placed at a serious disadvantage
in that way. 1t adds to the terror of fame
to be obliged to appear in bronze, or in
marble, or on canvas, from the chisel
or brush of some shoemaker" If Cas-
tro had allowed the town to be disfigured
with counterfeit presentments of himself
that in truth were counterfeits. it was a
good time for the population. acting in a
spirit of local pride to take revenge.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
johnson and BRYAN.
he Boston Transcript:

Gov. Johnson's assertion that the dem
ocratic partys condition is today better
than before the campaign will recall to
the historically minded the declarations of
the Richmond newspapers. in the early
spring OF 1866, that Gen. Lee had got
Gen. Grant just where he wanted him."
Allowance must be made for Gov john
sons position. AS one of the few who
saved something out of the wreck last
month. he must be cheerful AS his friends
ave opes. he also must ave Otherwise
it would be useless for anybody to go
on with the Johnson boom for 1912
As a matter of fact-and probably so
clever politician as Gov. Johnson is
well aware of the fact-the democratic
partys condition today is too peculiar to
be compared or contrasted with anything
in the past And the future is a puzzle.
it is true the Johnson men are talking
Johnson, the Harmon men Harmon. while
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

the old guard among the Rryanites assert
that, while Mr.. Bryan Is forced to sur
render now and then. he never dies. They
are really in favor of putting him up
for fourth race.
But look at matters. Judge Taft is on
the eve of taking Office under a state
of public feeling which rarely occurs in
our affairs. Personally he is as popular
with democrats as with republicans. All
the men who have come in contact with
him since he has been national figure
express admiration for and confidence in
him. Nearly everybody expects him to
succeed i'm the presidency. And if he does
succeed. can there be but one result?
Will not success spell second term?
Let us then consider the situation in
the summer of 1912 in the light of
this proba If Taft's strength at
that time is so formidable to dis
courage the opposition. Mr. Bryan may
not care for the democratic nomination.
After taking Roosevelt's measure in
the latter part of 1908 he refused his
friends the use of his name. and by so
doing paved the way for Judge Parker,
although he preferred another man. His
judgment was verified at the polls
Roosevelt was invincible that year. Mr..
Bryan might have made better show
ing than Judge Parker. but he, too.
would have been beaten.
But if because of Taft's success in
office Mr.. Bryan should not care for his
party's leadership in 1912. what would
it be worth to Gov. Johnson? Let it be
granted that the Nebras ska man is clean
and commemorative and all that Ruf there
will be a clean and conservative man
in office. and why a change?
There is the question of a lack of
good feeling between Gov. Johnson and
Mr.. Bryan. and that may crop out in
season. We are not likely to see Mr.
Bryan an enthusiastic Johnson man in
any state of case. And the democracy's
condition cannot be good. better or best
while it is faction torn and Mr.. Bryan
is at the head of one faction.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19

duced it's chief festival virtually coincided
with the Juul-tide feast. Naturally the
two became confused and thus with the
passing of the Morse mythology and the
substitution of the Christian faith among
the peoples of north Europe many of the
practices OF the Thor worslipers became
grated on TO the popular observances o.
the Christmas season. These included
the burning of the yule-log and the eating
of the yule-cake. The mistletoe was q
feature Of the old Drtiidical rites. and thus
from third religious system came one
of the now common attributes OF the
great Christian ceremony. 1t is well 10
bear these facts in mind, else the SYM
bolism of Christmas, its lesson and its
moral unfit may be lost.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
Holiday Zeal.
from the Syracuse Herald.

The scenes of activity in the business
streets of the city are eloquent proof
that Christmas is ncomparably the most
popular of all holidays. Even bad wealth
-er does not serve to abate the benevolent
zeal of the holiday shopper. Every year
the ante Christmas rush seems to grow
more formida BILE. The wise chaps who
arise now and then to declaim against
Christmas extravaganza in general and
the Santa Claus legend in particular
have been powerless TO influence the opin-
ions or customs of the ma The grip
Of Christmas on popular affection is firm
Ell than ever.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1908-12-19
Brain Foods.
rom tho Nashville Banner.

\ scientist in lecture to a Buffalo au-
dience the other daJ declared that there
was no such thing brain food per Sc
He said that many of the so-called brain
foods have stronger tendency toward
dyspepsia than to mental improvement.
We are not prepared to fully accept or to
controvert the assertions made by this
lecturer. bu, we arc inclined to believe
that whatever may be claimed for certain
kinds of diet or drugs as special mental
Habulum, the best brain food attainable is
good and wholesome diet which properly
nourishcs every part of the body.