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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
SUBSCRIPTION sl.5O A YEAR In ADVANCE
Thursday, May Z 1908.

1t is the business of a newspaper
man to boom the city for all it is
worth month after month and then
see 800 worth of printing go out of
the city because 10 cents can be saved
by so doing. 1t is the business of the
newspaper TO give every local enter
prise enthusiastic and frequent send
OFFS" and catch HI because he
failed to record the fact that some
prominent citizen has had his deliy-
cry wagon painted. To subscribe
literally to every public, charitable
and church enterprise, advertise them
for nothing, pay his own way to
everything and then be called predu-
diced and mean spirited because a
column is not devoted To that par
ticular affair. Do you wonder that
there are so many cranks in the news.
paper business? 1t is bound to make
either crank or philosopher out OF
a man.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
DISEASES OF CRANBERRIES
University Graduate to Carry
on Work in Wise on S n
Marshes for Government.

The University of Wisconsin Agri-
cultural Experiment Station has en-
tered into an agreement with the bur-
eau of entomology of the United
States department of agriculture to
carry on cooperative work at the
state cranberry station at Cranmoor,
Wis. With the development of the
cranberry industry, insect and fungus
diseases seem to affect this crop more
and more and federal authorities are
combining with the state in the study
of problems relating to their eradi-
cation. Mr.. G. B. Hardenburg, a
graduate of the University Of Wiscon-
sin in the class of '95, who is now
special field agent for the United
States department of agriculture. has
been in Madison comforting with the
authorities of the experiment station.
The station at Cranmoor has been
opened this week for the necessary OBJ
servations of insect life. The results
of the work of the past year are now
in press, and will be issued shortly in
a bulletin entitled "Tbe Cranberry
Insects of Wisconsin" MIR. Harden
berg came to Wisconsin from the Uni
yersity of Fymegen, Holland, and
took his A. B. degree in 1905, and his
masters degrees in 1906. The year
following he held a fellowship in ento-
mology, and afterward continued his
graduate studies until his appoint
ment to government service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
FUNERAL HELD
BY THE MASONS
James Thompson, of Meeteetse,
Wyoming, Buried Sunday
Afternoon

Henry Z. Short, a resident of this
city, received word from James
Thompson, his friend, from Abbotts-
ford to come to his assistance, as he was
sick. Mr.. Short responded and as ex-
pected found his friend dangerously
ILL Together they came to this city,
and DIR. 0, L. Hougen was called to
attend him. Mr.. Thompson being a
stranger he was taken to Riverview
hospital where he could be given the
best of care and attention to restore
him to health. He was there but a
couple of days when he died suddenly
from heart failure.
Mr.. Thompson was widower, and
the father of two children, a son and
a daughter. He owns large number
of sheep near Meeteetse, Wyoming
where his son is in charge of them.
Being a mason in good standing, his
remains were taken charge of by that
order. Chas f. Kellogg, worshipfull
Master of the local lodge, took charge
of the remains, had them embalmed
by Baker & Son, the embalmers, and
the funeral service was held Sunday
afternoon at 2:30 under the auspices of
the Masonic order. The usual ritual
service was carried out both at the
undertaking rooms and at the ceme-
terry. Seventy-five members of the
order were present and gave the
stranger most respectful and
brotherly funeral service, which could
not have been better had the relatives
been here to attend the last sad rites.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

Lady Maccabees as negro ministries
They are now rehearsing for one OF
the most unique and entertaining
concerts ever given in Grand Rapids.
1t is chaste entertainment of course
the novelty being merely in the. minis
trel feature, a popular fad in social
circles in cities. The program in
cludes high class music, humor, etc.
and the two END Men" who are
prominent lady members of the L. O.
t. M: are said to be equal to men.
The Ministries are under the auspices
of one of the leading societies OF
Grand Rapids, the program by promf-
nent home people and everybody who
fails to attend will lose one of the
most enjoyable affairs ever given in
Grand Rapids. 1t is conducted by
Prof. and Mrs. f. A. McCloskey, who
take part in the program and have
given the same feature all over the
state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
INFORMATION REGARDING
WIDOWS PENSION LAW

The pew United States widows
pension law has caused many inquiries
TO be made of the state pension office
IN the department of The adiuiaut
general. While 10 widows who have
oeen dlaalng pensions this new Jaw
WORKS automatically and tie increase
VIII De PAID IN the next voucher, those
widows who have not been drawing
PENSIONS must establish their tights
In the usual way by proper Application
and filing OF proofs.
Widows applying for original pen
siohs Will be- saved time. expense and
probable annoyance through mistakes
II they make their applications
through tie. stale pension I flee. in
Charge Of Gen. Charles II. Russel; in
The adJatant generals flee of The
state capitoi. This department. i
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

half interest in the Portage County
Press with L. r. Nash. While we are
sorry to have him leave US as our bust
ness relations have always been pleas
ant, we consent because we know
that he has an excellent opportunity
to establish himself permanently. We
wish him well, and can recommend
him to the good people of Almond
as being fully deserving of all the
good things of this world, and compe-
tant to perform his duties efficiently
and well. We shall expect good re-
ports from him. and that he may be
prospered and successful in bis new
undertakings is our sincere desire.
His family will continue to reside here
until such time as be is able to procure
house in Almond.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
BY T. w HRAHANY.


WASHINGTON, d. c., May 1st-
The p9stotfice contest az Grand
Rapids, Wis, was settled FRIDAY when
Senator LaE'ollette advised Senator
Stephenson that he would withdraw
objection to the confirmation of r. A.
Mcdonald. Mr.. McDonald's commits
sion will now be issued without delay
The fight over the Grand Rapids
office has been the most choice morsel
of gossip in the Wisconsin delegation
here this year. Albert L. Fontaine,
the present incumbent, has been one
Of Senator LaFollette'S strongest al
lies in central Wisconsin When
Fontaine's term expired Representa-
tive Morse, recommended the appoint
ment of Mr.. Mcdonald. assistant
postmaster at Grand Rapids.
Early in the session an agreement
was made among the senators and
representatives from Wisconsin
whereby the latter were to control
postoffice nominations in their respec-
tive districts. Mr.. LaFollette was
not at the capitol when the nomina-
tion of Mr. Mcdonald was received by
the senate. Having in mind the
agreement, Senator Stephenson had
the nomination confirmed Senator
LaFollette went up in the air when
he heard what had been done and
sent word to his colleague that he de-
sired motion entered to reconsider
| the vote.
NoTE-The above report settles the
long drawn out postoffice contest and
we accept our defeat gracefully. We
are very thankful to every friend who
signed our petition or took any part
in the contest in our favor and we
fully appreciate their efforts. To
those who opposed US we hold no
enmity or hard feelings for it's the
privilege of every person to have the
right of free expression upon all pub
lie matters. We wish our successor a
successful administration of postal af-
fairs in this city. We shall continue
to publish the WOOD COUNTY RE-
PORTER as in the past and continue
our residence in this city where we
| were born.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
PARK WORK BY
FEDERATION CLUBS
Complete Explanation of What
Park Cost by President of
the Federation of Women's
HE,,k>

Many of the members of the FEEDER
tion of Women's Clubs in the city, as
we'll as people ,outside the organiza-
ton, have wished to know just what
the Federation accomplished in it's
endeavor to help build city park,
and how work is progressing upon
that bit of ground, now. During the
past two weeks the care-taker has
been very busy raking the small stones
from the surface of the ground and
preparing it for the grass seed which
will now be sown. Many of our
people are somewhat curious to know
just how the park has been built.
1t is less than two years, since the
possibility of creating a park in it's
present location was thought of; and
nearly year elapsed before definite
plan for the work was really decided
upon. Can you recall the condition
of the park year ago? The grounds
were then covered with rocks. great
and small, and all kinds of unsightly
rubbish and debris. The old red
barn, which offended every sense of
fitness, stood firmly intrenched,
fianked by the old board watering
trough, in all its primitive crudeness.
To even the most casual observer, the
picture presented was anything but
attractive. Thinking of this view, no
one can regret the complete change
in all these conditions, brought about
by the cooperation of the city and the
Federated clubs 1t might be well to
briefly outline the part the city and
the Federation have each taken in
bringing the park to it's present condi-
ton. After the city decided to use
this location for park, it was found
necessary to purchase small strip of
land at the north end, to make the
contour of the grounds desirable.
This the city did. 1t then removed
the barn and later the watering
trough, after which the stones and
rubbish were removed. Here the
matter rested until a plan could be
laid out by landscape architect, as
the Park Commission realized that to
attempt the planning of park, with
out an architect, would be fully as
senseless as to attempt to build a
house without plans. After inter-
viewing a number of landscape archi-
tects, Mrs. A. E. McCrea was engaged
for the work, as her terms were as
low as any high class artist in this
line: and it was hoped that in employ
ing her she might come to feel an in
terest in the towns improvement,
thus using her influence for a new
depot, and the parking of the depot
grounds at the G. M. &. st. p railway
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
Relief for Rheumatic Pains.

81 suffered with rheumatism fol
over two years. says Mr.. ROLAND
Curry, patrolman, of Key West,
Fla. Sometimes it settled in my
knees and famed me so l could hardly
walk, at other times il would be in
my feet and hands SO | was incapac.
itated for duty. One night when
was in severe pain and lame from it
my wife went to the drug store here
and came back with a bottle of Cham.
berlain'S Pain Balm. | was rubbed
with it and found the pain had nearly
gone during the night. | kept on
using it for little more than two
weeks and found that it drove the
rheumatism away. have not had
any trouble from that disease for
over three months" For sale by
John e. DAILY Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
LsGaLS
Notice Of Sale

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY. CouRr
in probate.
In the matter OF the win OF Ernestine Fon-
taine. deceased.
Notice of Sale
Notice is hereby given, that by yirtue and
in pursuance OF, an order of license made
in said matter, by the County Courr OF
Wood County, on the 14th day of April A
ID. 1903, the undersigned, A. L. Fontnipe ex-
ecutor OF the Will of Ernestine Fontaine de-
ceased, viii. on the 10th day of Nav. a II
1908, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon of said
day. at the north front door of the court
house, in the city OF Grand Rapids Wood
County, Wisconsin, offer for sale AT publir
auction, the following described premises
situated in the city OF Grand Rapids. Mood
County, wisconsin, to-wit:
Fractional lot number six (6), of block
number twenty-three t2s), OF the Original
Wood County, Wisconsin.
The northerly halfof the east half of LOT
number one a, block number seven 90 of
the original plat of Centralia, (now city OF
Grand Rapids) Wood County, Wisconsin,
SAID property facing ana abutting on what
Is now first Avenue North.
The west half OF lots number five 90 and
SIX (6) of block number twenty-one t2n OF
the original plat of Centralia (now city of
Grand Rapidsl Wood County Wisconsin.
The terms of the sale viii be for cash.
Dated at the city OF Grand Rapids, Wood
SounIy, Wisconsin, this 21st day of April, A
ID. 1908.
A. l.. FoNTAINE
Executor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
Look at the New Map Of the Chicago Mil.
| Waukee { St, Paul Railway

"A large map showing the Pacific
Coast extension of this railway
through South Dakota, North Da-
kota, Montana, Idaho and Washing
ton has just been received here. 1t
is ready for inspection at the local
station. This new line passes through
an excellent farming, stock-raising,
dairying and fruit raising country,
where there are unusual Opportuni-
ties for all. Descriptive books and
maps are free for the asking. FL. ).
LutZ, agent,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
HAVE YOUR SIDEWALKS
MADE OF Cement

John Rasmussen, the cement walk
man, has been getting ready to put in
cement walks which are equal to any,
thing in Chicago. He has been spend
ing considerable time in Chicago
studying the most approved methods
and has now shipped in car of
crushed stone to use in place of the
dirty gravel obtainable here, and is
prepared to lay walk that will last
forever. Not only that but he is doing
it just as cheap as the walks which
went all to pieces in one year. He is
now putting in some fine walks around
Isaac Writer'S new residence. wi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
Notice of Application.

WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate
Sr1 COUNTY Sr o W' IoS5 IS.
deceased.
On this 18th day of April. A. D. 1908, upon
reading and t1ling the petition OF Minnie
Timm, widow of I. c. Timm, deceased stat
ing that T. c. Timm late resident of the
Town of Grand Rapids of the county of
wood, died lnteState, on or about the 18th
day of September, 1907, and praying that She
said Minnie Timm be appointed admins
tratrix of the estate of said deceased
IT Is ORDERED, That said applica-
ton be heard before me, at the probate
office in the City of Grand Rapids in Wood
County, Wisconsin on the End day OF June
A. ID. 1908, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
of the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons in
terested by publishing copy OF this order
1or three weeks successfully in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, newspaper printed in
said county, previous to the time appointed
for said hearing.
By the Court.
w. j. CONWAY,
County Judge.
b. M. Vaughan alto: ney for petitioner
CFirst publication April 30 expires May 2l)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

When YOU think of Indigestion
think of kodnl. for H. is without
doubt The ouly preparation that com
pietely digeStS all classes of food. and
that is what ) on need when you have
iudigesfi ion or stomach trouble
something that will act promptly but
thoroughly: something hat will get
right at the trouble and do the very
work itself for the stomach nv digest
ing be fnod that yGu eat and that is
k0dGi. 1t is pleasant te take IL is
sold by Johnson & Hui ca.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

have Improvements? Or do we fee
that every real live city is bound to
have all the Improvements it can af.
ford, even if some adverse criticism is
caused thereby. And shall we wait
and let all the surrounding cities lead
US in these matters, or shall we en-
deavor TO be among the irst to i'm.
prove and beautify our city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

"A great many people imagine they
have heart trouble when the fact is
that the whole trouble lies in the
stomach. The pains in the side
around the region of the heart are not
necessarily heart trouble. We suggest
that you start with the stomach and
whenever you feel a depression after
eating or whenever your food seems
70 nauSeate take Kodol. 1t will not
be very long until all these "heart
palms, will disappear. Take Kodol
now and until you know you are right
again. There isn't any doubt about
what it will do anc you will find the
truth of this statement verified after
you have used Kodol for few weeks.
1t is sold here by Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

ID. Edward Thompson, who has beer
In charge of the news department or
the DAILY and weekly WooD COUNTY
REPORTER for the past two and a
half years has resigned his position
and left Monday for Almond Wis
consin, where he has purchased a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
Good Words for Chamberlain Cough
Remedy,

People everywhere take pleasure in
testifying to the good qualities of
Cnamberlain's Cough Remedy. Mrs.
Edward Phillips of Barclay, Md,
writes: Il wish to tell you that | can
recommend Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy. My little girl, Catherine,
who is two years old. has been taking
this remedy whenever she has had a
cold since she was two months old.
About month ago l contracted a
dreadful cold myself, but l took
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and
was soon as we'll as ever" This
remedy is for sale by John e. DAILY
Druggist,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
I iiCk Talk

I've had this watch 20 years
and have never had it cleaned. "
This expression we hear every
day.
Such abuse of faithful time
pieGis shameful. Any piece OF
machinery needs care and atten-
ton and the modern watch is
finest of them all.
Be good to your watch and it.
in return will render you valu-
able service. A watch should be
thoroughly cleaned once every
year and a half to- insure good
time-keeping qualities.
Has yours received proper at
tention lately? Better come in
and see us. Always welcome,
buy or not.
A. P. HIRZY,
Jeweler and Optometrist
Watch inspector for c. & N. w.
Railway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
H0w's This?

We offer one hundred dollars reward fol
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. F. j. CHENEY & CO.
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known +. j.
Cheney for the last 10 years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggist Toledo, u
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea
tones the stomach, stimulates the
lazy liver; strengthens the bowels and
makes their action easy and natural.
The best tonic for the whole system.
35 cents. tea or tablets. John E.
DAILY Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

FOR SALE "A barn 20x32 feet with
10 lee1 posts. For term. and parti-
cula's inquire of Lucian Berard 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

Grand Rapids people will pack the
opera house next Thursday and Fri
day nights, May IA and Is to see the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

maintained by the state for the
Tree use of citizens, To assist them
IN making effective Applications for
pensions ana increases.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

Ask your doctor TO name some of the
results of constipation. His long list will
begin with sick-headache, biliousness,
dyspepsia, thin blood, bad skin. Then
ask him If he would recommend your
using Ayers Pills.
-Made by the j. C. Aver Co., Lowell, Mass-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

b. M. Vaughan alto: ney for petitioner
First publication April 30 expires May 21)
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
MEAD MEN
ASKING WHY

One of the weapons used by the
Spokane organization working for
the denomination and election of
Gov Mead will be series of four
questions and answers. Here they
are:
why are the railroad companies
opposed to Gov. Mead for reelec-
ton?
Because their assessments have
been raised this year over $780,
100000.
why are the big timber COM
panies opposed to Gov, Mead?
Because the assessed valuation
of their holdings has been raised
$S0,OOO,00O.
These two corporate interests
alone will pay taxes next year on
$1S0, 100000 more than before
This will reduce taxes one-third.
why are the saloon men op.
posed to Gov. Mead?
Because he is in favor OF local
option.
"Why are the old ring politicians
opposed to Gov. Mead?
Because they cannot manage
him, and because he will not toll
crate lobbyists and corruptionists."
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
WOULDN'T HAVE HEARSE !
FOR THE COUNTY DEAD.
c Commissioners Alleged to Have Re-
iected Best Burial Bid.

assignment as official county un-
dertaker.
Smith & Co. are accustomed to
hold bodies for many days await
ing news from relatives. Instead
of proceeding with the burials with
Ordinary speed, it is charged, they
hold body and will not bury 1t
until the money is forthcoming. 1t
being "unethical" for one firm Of
undertakers to take a body from
another concern after it Is once in
its possession, it is easy to see how
Smith & Co. are enabled to hold
bodies as long as they please.
Attorney o. B. Settlers, represent
ing ]. M. Knight, of the New Eng
land company, went before the
county commissioners this morn
ing and demanded to know why the
best bid of his client had been
turned down. Chairman George
Collin replied that Smiths work In
the past had been eminently salts
factory to him and so long as
Smith would do the burial work
for nothing he was in favor OF
him having the work perpetually.
But the matter is not ended yet,
and may be taken before the
courts for a final settlement. In
the meantime $50 deposit which
Knight put up with the commits
sioners has not been taken down.
Knight this morning accuses
Smith & Co. of the practice of
carting three or four bodies at q
time out to the cemetery in an old,
unsanitary dead wagon" Smith
lays awake nights figuring how he
can keep this business, it Is SO.
profitable to him." declares
Knight.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1908-08-27
FR|SCOANNEXES
HUGE SECTION

SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 27.-Ac-
cording to a report submitted to-
day to the greater San Francisco
committee by the subcommittee on
boundaries the plan for a greater
city will take in an immense ter
ritory around the bay shore. The
border line begins near Bolinas
bay, Marin county. crosses the
peninsula at San Puablo straits,
embraces Berkeley, Oakland, Ala
media, Fruitvale and other towns
as far south as Newark, crosses the
bay to the Santa Clara county line
and follows it across the Santa
Cruz mountains to the seashore at
a point near Halfmoon bay.
All told, dozen towns and
cities, half of two counties and all
of two others are taken in on the
proposed extension.