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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21

respected citizens from our midst. George
n Huekins was born in the city of Kennebec
Maine in the year 1885 and died at his home
on the north side on May 9, 1908, and was
therefore seventy-three years of age at the
time of his death. Mr.. Huckins has not been
well for some time and stroke tof paraly-
sis a few weeks ago rendered him helpless.
He was engaged in the mercantile business
at Necedah for many years and was con-
nected with the G.. A. Potter Department
store in this city for several years. He is
kins of this city. The deceased was a mem
Der of the Local F. and A. NJ in high stand
ing. The funeral was held at Necedah last
Monday with the Masons in charge, Under
taker John Werner OF this city accompanied
the remains.
past few week in taking photos around town.
Cashier T. j. Crowley was at Thorp one
day last week.
The corner stone of the new Lutheran
preached an English sermon to a large con-
gregation. The building viii be rushed as
much as possible, and when completed it
will be by far the finest church in tie city
Schrinner's six piece orchestra gave con-
cert in the bowery last Sunday afternoon
and a good sized crowd appreciated the
same.
Mrs Pat Dougherty, of Austin, Mimi, is
visiting relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
NOW is THE TIME TO DRAG

From now on. the earth road drag
should be used after every rain on the
clay and loan roads of Wisconsin.
This is also the proper time to do
work with the road machine in order
that the roads may have the whole
summer in which to get packed and
hardened with the aid of the drag.
The drag will do more to keep earth
roads in condition after they have
once been given a proper shape and
slope than any other tool known to
road builders. Drags can be made by
anyone very cheaply, and the cost of
keeping mile Of road in good condi-
ton will vary from So TO $40 year.
The Highway Division of the Geo
logical Survey has published pamph-
let giving directions and dimensions
for making drags, and information as
to what it will do and when and how
to use it. Every farmer and superin-
tendent who has a particularly bad
piece Of road to contend with, should
send 10 Madison for free copy of this
pamphlet, and make and use a drag
this summer.
The drag has proved that good roads
cost less than poor ones, Each COM
munity owes it to itself to try at least
one drag this summer. The improve
mentin the general condition of the
roads of Missouri, Iowa, Illinois and
other states produced by its use has
been marvellous, and it is believed
the results in Wisconsin will be Just
as remarkable if the drag is given a
a fair chance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21

excellent.victory for D. d, Conway and
his clients. as against Frank Hamel
and MeSsrs Brazeau and Briere of the
firm of Goggins Brazeau & Briere. The
case was ably handled by both sides
and every point of law brought out.
The case of E. j: Bretz VS.. The R.
Conner Co., was on for trial this MORN
ing. This is case in which the Dues
tion Of difference in time for cutting
certain timber by the E. Connor Co..
on lands owned by the plaintiff E. J.
BretZ. The plaintiff is represented,by
MesSrs l.. w. Sturdevant and c. B.
Edwards. The defendent company is
represented 5y B. r. Goggins.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
DECORATION DAY PROGRAM

Saturday May 80, 1908 is Decoration
and Memorial day, and it will be fit
tingly observed under the auspices of
Wood County Post No. %. and w, r.
{. assisted by the Grand Rapids City
Band. Civic Societies, School child
rem and Citizens, following is an out
line of the exercises for the day.
In the morning the procession will
form in line in front or near the City
Hall west side at $50 a. m. sharp,
under the super vision Of Comrade Geo.
w. Baker Marshal of the day.
G. A. r. Post and W. r. G. will
meet at the Post room at a. M sharp
under command of w, H. Gets post
commander. and then will proceed to
City Hall west side to take up line of
march.
Order of march will start at $50
sharp, as follows: City Band. Wood
County Post, No. %. Women's Relief
corps, Civic Societies. School children
and citizens.
All soldiers of the war 81 to 65
Sons OF veterans, and Spanish Ameri-
can war vetranS are all welcome, and
all are cordially invited to join in the
ranks, to help make this Decoration
day one to be long remembered by all
loyal citizens.
1t being the rules of the g. A. r. to
hold services at the grave of the last
comrade who shall have passed away
before Decoration Day, the COM
mander is unable to state at present
what grave, services will be held at.
but if no comrade shall pass away be
fore Decoration Day, then the services
will be held at Catholic cemetery at
the grave of our late deceased comrade
Louis NarrOwS,
Music at grave by Band.
In the afternoon Wood County Post
and w. r. G.. will be escorted to
Opera House at two O'Clock sharp,
when the following program Will be
rendered
n rit oil Mo
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
Thursday, May 81 1908.

Reader, your attention is called to
the bank statement published in an
other column of this issue by the
Wood County National Bank, The
total business nearly reaches the mil
lion mark and certainly must be very
gratifying to the officers of this inSti-
tuition. This banking house has the
confidence of its patrons and the
gradual increase in it's business, in
spite Of the stringent times is ,com-
mendable to the highest degree.
Those who do business there in any of
its departments must feel greatly
pleased to watch its gradual growth
in popular favor by the increased
stability of its financial condition in
spite Of the present hard times all
over the country, These conditions
speak for themselves and add con-
fdence among the people who have
money on deposit in such an institu-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
PITTSVILLE.

Joe Severns, of Hancock. is the guest of
relatives in this city.
Under sheriff Mason OF Grand Rapids, was
in the city last Friday on business.
Chas. Koegel, of Northern Minnesota is a
guest at the julius Schmugge home here.
The Royal Neighbors intend to present
their play, wives of Woodmen' at Vesper
Saturday eve, May %.
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas left Monday for their
home in San Francisco after pleasant visit
at the A. V. Austin home
James HammeI is very low at his home
and owing to his advanced age, slight hopes
are entertained for his recovery.
If present plans are carried out Pittsville
will have gala time on the 2. and 4th of
July, as on those days our merchants will
give big street carnival. Ballgames, Band
concerts. dances, street parades, Balloon
ascensions. IRE works and various other at
fractions will be here. Louis st. Perie has
the matter in charge and is making great eff
forts to make it a success.
James Moore returned from Pardeeville
last Wednesday where he spent several
weeks.
to Evansville after few weeks visit at her
home here.
Mona Udeu who teaches at Biron spent last
Friday and Saturday at her home here.
A. E. Bassett of Grand Rapids was bust
ness visitor here the fore part of the week.
The play Uncle Rube'' which was pre-
sented by the Senior class of the PittsviIIe
High School at Hougen's Opera house last
Friday evening was greeted by a packed
house. The play proved to be one of the
best ever given here by home talent. The
players did their parts in way that showed
both talent and the results of thorough in
struction. c. G, Cotey, who was director of
the play, is certainly deserving of many
compliments upon his ability as an in
structor. The cast of characters were:
Uncle Rube-Amos Dawes
Deacon Smailey-Prof. Junkman
Mark his son-Isaac Baum
Taggs waif-EIzabeth Uden
Ike, the hired man-John UdeH Jr.
Miss Lee, school mam-Mildred King
Bill Lappam, magistrate-Vern Mccoy
A merry widow-Edna Oliver
RN Y. dude-Leslie Mccoy
Bob Green, young rustic-warren Favell
Gordan GRAY, an artist-Leroy Dawson
ST Golden, fiddler-Chas. Schrinner
The following musical was given between
acts and was highly applauded
Selection. Crown Orchestra
Comedy King
Cornet Solo. Clarence Favell
Inspiration Waltzs''
Selection. Ladies Quartette
Dance of the Fairies"
Vocal Duet Mrs. C. G. Cotey and A. Mitchell
Patsy
Baritone Solo,. Arthur Mitchell
THE Miller
Once again grim death has visited our city
this time taking one of our Oldest and most
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
MRS. A. C. BENNETT SAFELY
RETURNED TO SANlTARIUM

Over week ago Mrs. A. G. Bennett,
who is being cared for at the Sanitar-
ium at OconOmowoc, wandered away
from the place and for some time her
friends could not locate her. While
John Parrish was in Milwaukee the.
past week stopping at the Davidson
Hotel, he was asked if he knew GER
tain person who was then stopping
there from Grand Rapids. He ident-
flied her as being Mrs. A. G. Bennett,
and her son who was searching for her
was notified of the fact.
She had registered under an assumed
name buJ from Grand Rapids, Wis.
Her many friends here will be glad
to know that she has been restored
to the Sanitarium and is physically
quite well, but her nina is still affect
ad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
SUCCESS SEEDS

To save time is to lengthen time.
It's what you get done, not what
you try TO do, that counts.
The man who is so wise he never
laughs is the greatest fool Of all.
There's nothing more contagious
than anger-unless it is good nature.
Give your customers square deal"
and you'll give yourself one, too.
Try to sell your own goods to your
self once in a while, and then take
notes.
The business genius is the one who
knows today what people will do to-
morrow.
If your pleasures inteferes with
your business, it doesn't follow that
you should give up all your pleasure.
Your show window is your best sale
man Or your worst enemy, as you
make it. 1t is the only means passers-
by have OF Judging your store.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
WILL LAY MANY
CEMENT WALKS
Rules for Their Care and Pre-
SerVatiOn.

According to the present rate of
activity in side walk building, there
will be number of miles of cement
walks laid this summer. While our
city has fair proportion of the walks
constructed of concrete, the lpercen-
tage is small when compared with the
number of walks constructed of other
material and of the number of places
in the city where no walks are to be
found whatever. Each year the total
extent of cement walks is growing,
however, and as this form of walk is
permanent after once laid, it is i'm
possible for the number to decrease.
+ Contractors state that Grand Rapids
has an advantage over many another
Wisconsin city when it comes to &C.
ment walks, because of the ease with
which the foundations for the laying
OF these walks are prepared. This is
due to the light sandy soil which
forms our city's foundation, and
which is so easily handled.
The majority of people are of the
opinion that cement walk once laid,
needs no care, but in this they are
badly mistaken. The following rules,
given by a leading contractor, if
strictly adhered to, will save many
good walk from an early breakup.
"F'irst-Never let a team drive over
your walk, let them use the crossings
built for that special purpose. The
hoofs and wheels will break off the
corners of the walk and are apt to
spoil the surface"
"Second-In cleaning snow or ice
from your walk, never allow the use
of an AK or sharp pointed instrument
which is driven against the surface of
the walk. Clean the walk as soon
after the fall of snow as possible and
use only scraper which you can slide
along the surface of the cement
"Third-I am of the opinion that
salt and ashes injure the surface of
the walk, although many contractors
claim differently"
"FOurth-When the walk is new, do
not allow anything heavy to strike the
surface in any manner, such that all
the force of the blow comes to single
point. This is, in unloading a heavy
box from a truck, do not allow them
to let the corner of the box come down
heavy on the surface. After the walk
is from two or three years old you will
find that the surface is harder than it
was when it was one year old. In
fact the walk hardens with age"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
D. D. CONWAY WINS CASE
AFTER FIVE DAYS TRIAL

The trial of jury case entitled Ole
M. Knudson VS.. Miliadore Lbr. Co,
has occupied five days of the time
and attention Of the circuit court In
this city the past week. The question
at issue was the pay the plaintiff was
to receive for work done as millwright
in the defendant company's sawmill.
This case was tried out at the last
session of court and Judgment was
rendered the plaintiff, but upon some
technical point in the charge to the
jury, on motion new trial was
granted.
d. d. Conway, of this city was Mr..
Knudson's attorney, while b. B.
Park, of Stevens Point, was attorney
for the defendant company. The
second trial of this case was hotly
contested at every point. Mr.. Parks
reputation as trial lawyer is well
known, and it is a high compliment
which we take pleasure in paying our
local attorney who defended his
clients interests in this case SO ably
and successfully. 1t is a'pleasure for
US to recognize and accord the credit
due local talent as represented i'm this
case. Our congratulations are hereby
extended to MIR. Conway for the excel
lent manner in which he handled this
case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
PUNCTUALITY.

Some business men boast that they
are always ahead of time. While it
is better to be too early than too late,
neither one or the other is conlpre-
hended by the word punctuality.
The man who is too early wastes his
own time. He who is too late wastes
the time Of those with whom the ap-
pointment was made
for their enappreciation of the value
of time. 1t has been said that Napo-
leon studied the hands @. his watch
as carefully as he did the plan of the
battlefield, The man who is punctual
is the man who is systematic. He
orders his business in such a manner
that he arrives within a couple of
minutes of set appointment,
The punctual man is satisfactory to
deal with. Whoever has agreed to
meet him knows that he will be there
at the appointed time and can order
his own movements with certainty.
Punctuality in the employer makes
punctuality in the employee. When
the boss is always at the office on
time, the clerk knows that if he is
irregular the fact will soon be noted.
On the other hand, the clerk who is
punctual developes in his employers
mind feeling that he is man to be
depended on. The man who is faith
full in little will be faithful in much.
The clerk who considers he can be
five minutes to half an hour late in
the morning is apt to oyer-avail him
self of the privileges attendant on
promotion.
Apart altogether from the business
fitness of punctuality there is a subtle
social etiquette which goes with every
appointment. 1t is the reverse of
complimentary to man to keep him
waiting for you. There is a sugges-
ton Of thinking that he is not worth
your consideration. Many good
business deal has fallen through just
on account of the irritation aroused
in one person to meeting, by the
others failure to be on time.
Ii it were in only one way punctu-
atty is a valuable habit to acquire.
) Once you have developed the habit of
being on time you have to lay out
your work in such a fashion as will
enable you to meet your engagement.
Laying out, your work makes you sys-
tematic. Being systematic usually
means doing)work well. Punctuality
does not alone mean being at meet
ing in person on time, it means keep
ing your promises of performance.
The printer who can be relied on to
deliver work when he says he will do
so; the tailor who has a suit ready
when he say it will be ,ready, these
men are unctual. Punctuality
means the honest, reliable per-
Torrance of a time contract, whether
that contract be for the delivery of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
Notice OF Application

IN WOOD COUNTY COUNTY CoURr-In Pro-
bate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN, SIS.
COUNTY OF WOOD 10
In the matter of the estate OF Oscar Hanson,
deceased.
On this 18th day of May, A. D. 1908, upon
reading and filing the petition of Martin
Hanson stating that Oscar Hanson OF the
County of Wood, died interstate, on or about
the 9Th day of May, 1908. and praying that he
or some other suitable person be appointed
administrator of the estate of said deceased.
1T Is ORDERED, That said application De
heard before me. at the probate office IN
City of Grand Rapids, Wood County Wis.
on the 18th day of June, A. d. 1905, at III
O'Clock a. N.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
of the time and place appointed for nearing
said application be given to all persons IN
terested by publishing copy of this order
for 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.
d. D. Conway attorney for petitioner.
First publication May q expires June H.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
PUBLIC LIBRARY

Some interesting books on fish and
fishing recently added:
Holder-Blg game fishes of the
United States
Nessnuk-W oodcraft
Walton-Complete angler
Yale-ADgling
Thompson-Boys book Of sports
Holder-Boy anglers
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
A. L. F0NTAlNE RETIRES
AS POSTMASTER

The transfer of postoffice manage
ment took place with the close Of
business on Saturday night the 10th
day of May. Mr.. Mcdonald is now
in full charge of the management of
the Grand Rapids postoffice. In sew
ering our connection Herewith we
forfeit the pleasant business relation
ship of many fellow employees during
the past ten years. Our intimate as
ISOLATION for so long a time formed
friendly relations that we will greatly
miss. We want to express our heart
felt thanks to all the employees who
were always prompt and courteous in
the discharge of their official duties
towards the Postmaster and public.
Whatever creditahle there has been
connected with the administrator
of the postOffice during our admins
tration is largely due to the efficient
manner in which the employees have
always attended to their duties We
wish them all success in their present
positions, and we know that the pre-.
sent excellent service will be contin-
ued. In leaving oar official duties as
postmaster we go with clear con-
science Of never having neglected, or
lost an opportunity. to improve the
postal service in this city and ad-
vance the standard of efficiency and re-
Enumeration of all the employees in
the service. The standard of qualifica-
tion has always been our highest aim.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
LISTS WISCONSIN PLANTS

The Wisconsin Natural History
society of Milwaukee has decided to
prepare and publish, as bulletin, a
list uf the flora of this state, if suffi.
Gent cooperation is assured from the
botanists of the state to make it COM
plete and of real value. 1t is desired
to obtain as full records as possible
from every county, that not only the
names of the plants found shall be
given but also their comparative
abundance in the various localities in
which they occur, and that so far as
possible these records shall be verified
by dried specimens of the several
species. especially those that are rare
or of unusual occurrence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21

When you think of Indigestion
think of Kodol, for it is without
doubt the only preparation that CON-
pletely digeStS all classes of food, and
that is what you need when you have
Indigestion or stomach trouble
something that will act promptly but
thoroughly: something that will get
right at The trouble and do the very
work Itself FOR the stomach bv digest
ing the food that you eat and that is
hodol. 1t is pleasant to take. 1t is
sold by johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-21
ALTERNATES
FOR REPUBLICANS
Some Surprises in Central Com
mittee Choices,


With few scattered exceptions,
alternates to district delegates and
delegates at-large to the Republican
national convention were elected in
accordance with names suggested by
party leaders in the several districts
and the district delegates by the state
central committee at meeting in
the Plankinton house Friday evening
at Milwaukee.
List Of the Alternates.
For State-at-Large-Dr. j. M. Beffel,
Milwaukee; ]. P. rousman, Depere
Irwin L. Lenroot, Superior; Philip Al
len, Mineral Point
For the Districts
First-C. S. Golf, ElKhorn, Burr,
Sprague, Monroe.
Second. DR.. FL. E. Wright, Column
bus; DIR. White, Watertown.
Third-James A. Stone, Reedsburg;
W. E. Williams, Dodgeville.
Fourth-C. A. A. MCGEE, Milwau-
kee; J. P. Merville, West Allis.
Fifth-Henry E. Cochems, Richard
j. White, Milwaukee.
Sixth-K. P. Hubbard, Ripon; NJ.
E Williams, Fox Lake.
Seventh-Charles Macarthur. Eau
Claire; Fl. L. Ekern, Whitehall.
I'll
Florian Lampert, Oshkosh.
Ninth-George W. Wing, Keewau-
nee; George Boyer, Oconto.
Tenth-Theodore w. Brazeau.
Grand Rapids; E. J. Onsted, Witten-
berg.
Eleventh.. N. Clausen, Wash
burn; Ii. S. Comstock, Cumberland.
Alternate for Mr.. Alexander
Nearly all of the members of the
committee were present and those
who were absent were represented by
proxy when Chairman w. d. Conner
called the meeting to order late in the
afternoon.
After comforting with the various
delegates the LaFollette campaign
committee and other leaders had pre-.
pared ''slate" which was designed
to honor men who had been active in
their respective districts in bringing
about the almost unanimous state in
dOrSement OF Senator LaFollette for
the presidency. This plan provided,
however, for the selection of Mr.. Bra
Zeau as alternate in the Tenth Dis
trict for Walter Alexander, the only
Taft delegate elected at the April.
elections. Mr.. Brazeau was Mr.,
Alexander's running mate for dele
gates on the "Taft' ticket and was
defeated. He had said that his first
choice was LaFollette and that he be-
came candidate against the LaFol-
lette candidates in response to the
wish of Republicans for representa-
tion from his part of the state. The
other alternate selected in this dis
trict, Mr.. Onsted, was the LaFollette
candidate defeated by Mr.. Alexander.
Free Press.