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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
GOOD ROADS NECESSARY
Former Gov. Hoard Believes the
Subject the Most Important
one for Years.
Jefferson County Union. J

Jefferson County Union.)
SIN my Judgment, nothing has
come before the people of the state in
many years which means more to the
future progress and development OF
our commonwealth than this very
question of state aid.
1.-THE farmer is especially interested,
if he can but see the question in its
true light. There is powerful pres
sure of public sentiment for the i'm.
provement of our roads. The farmer
has resisted this pressure because, as
matters now stand, the main burden
of construction would come on him.
but if the proposed amendment to
the constitution is carried, then all
the property of the state is placed
under contribution for this important
object.
Then again. there is no man i'm
the state who is more vitally inter
ested from the hard cash standpoint,
in having good roads to his market
town, than the farmer. The nearer
to town his farm lies the greater the
value, and the more it will sell for per
acre. A good macademized road that
can be used in all kinds of weather
and all times of the year for the
heaviest loads, practically reduces dis
tance fifty per cent for, double the
load can be handled and, if need be,
the distance can be travelled in half
the time. Wherever such roads have
been built, the effect has been to, at
once, increase the selling value of the
farms adjoining from $40 to $40 per
acre.
These are hard, practical reasons
looking to an increase of farm values
and wealth, and | believe they lie
within this proposition of state aid for
roads" "
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
CLOSE CALL OF DROWNING
Clarence Emmes Saved by
George Henry.

Clarence Emmes, the II year old son
of Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Emmes, had a
close call of drowning at the Swim
ming Pool near the east end of the
Green Bay & Western railroad bridge
in this city at 1890 O'Clock Satur.
day. 1t appears he was i'm bathing
with several other boy companions
While thus engaged, he wandered out
side the ropes and before he realized
it, was in deep water and was
strangled and out of sight before the
other boys missed him. The alarm
was given and George Henry, who
happened to be nearby, came to his
rescue and saved him. He had taken
considerable water and as soon as he
was brought to shore, willing hands
worked upon him until they got all the
water out of him and he recovered.
He was taken home by Walter Wood
in the automobile, wiser, and a very
thankful boy to those who had saved
him.
While the Swimming Pool is a.good
thing for the young people. yet there
should be wire netting fastened from
post to post extending from river
bottom to the top of the water.
Boys and girls, who cannot swim
should not be allowed outside the rope
and netting enclosure. We sincerely
hope this narrow escape will prove a
lesson to other boys and girls who may
frequent the public Swimming Pool.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
AN ATTRACTIVE
ELECTRIC SIGN

G. M. Dougherty, the electrician
has constructed and installed a very
pretty electric sign for the Daily
theatre on North Second St.
The sign, which is seventeen feet in
height, is vertically attached to the
balcony projecting into the street. 1t
contains the one word "Dalys'' with
the letters, each measuring two and
one-half feet in heigth, fitted into a
rigid steel frame, and placed one up
over the other. instead of side by side,
the usual order. Each letter is fitted
with from ten to twelve sixteen
candle power, incandescent electric
lights, and when the power is turned
on at night it makes one of the
prettiest and most attractive electric
signs in the city, and is easily dis
cernible at a long distance.
For the present the lights will be
fixed or stationary, but later it is the
intention of MIR. DAILY to change it to
an on and off or fash light sign.
The putting up of this attractive
electrical display and it's construc-
tion is the work of G. M. Dougherty.
the local electrician, who is1an expert
in his chosen profession.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
STEN0GRAPHERS WANTED
BY STATE COMMISSION

Notice is hereby given that a com
petitive examination will be given
for the position of stenographer dur.
ing the week ending August Doth
1908 at certain selected centers.
This examination is open to all men
who wish to be candidates for steno-
graphic positions in the next legisla-
ture.
Two years ago the commission found
it difficult to procure a sufficient
number of competent male steno-
graphers for legislative employment.
1t is hoped that all persons wishing
service as stenographers in the next
legislature will make application at
this time.
This examination is also open to
men and women candidates for all
grades of stenographic work, from the
position of apprentice stenograper TO
that of expert stenographer.
The commission is anxious to re-
ceive applications from persons will
ing to accept beginning salaries rang
ing from $50 to S45 per month.
Applications should be mailed not
later than August 18th.
Persons interested should write
Immediately for blanks and eXami-
nation requirements to the State
Civil Service Commission, Madison,
Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
DANIEL LYNCH I'm
THE COUNTY JAIL

Julian WEIGH. sheriff, went tC
Nekoosa Thursday afternoon and
brought Daniel Lynch, the party who
shot Miss Anna SoTenson and Andy
NorminSDn in the town of Saratoga
Wednesday evening TO this city, and
he is now lodged in the county Jail.
He admits the shooting and says he
feels sorry for having done 50 and
hopes they will both live. He says he
bad been drinking beer most of the
day while working. Just how and
why he did it, he can't explain, but
says it must have been in lit OF
jealousy.
The revolver used in the shooting
has been found and it contained one
loaded cartridge which showed that
he had attempted to discharge it
upon himself out it was defective, and
did not respond, therefore he used
his razor.
Andy NOrminson, the man who
was shot in the head twice died
Thursday afternoon at O'Clock with
out regaining consciousness. His
burial was taken charge of by his
relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
HENRY FRODEL
COMMITS SUICIDE
West Side Man Grows Tired
of life and ends all with a
Bullet.

Henry Erodel labOrer, who resides
on Twelfth Ave. n. near the west
side Polish Catholic church committed
suicide at his home about half past
eleven O'Clock Friday night, by shoot.
ing himself, with 3S S. s. w. revol
yer. The ball entered the left side OF
the chest, and passed apparently,
directly throught the left venLricle
of the heart, resulting in instantane-
Gus death,
DIR. Frank Pomainville was urgently
summoned but on bis arrival the man
was already beyond all need of a
doctors aid, after the coroner'S
inquest the remains were taken to
Ragan's undertaking establishment
and prepared for burial.
The deceased who is widower and
the father uf several children. one of
whom, a little girl died recently came
to this city with his family from
Stratford, Marathon Co., about seven
or eight months ago, and has been
making his home with a brother,
Frank Frodel, who resides on Twelfth
Ave, N. and at whose nome this
ghastly deed was perpetrated.
The real cause for this self COM
mitted murder may probably never be
known. The only motive, if any
that may be assigned as accountable
for the act, is espondency, due to the
iii luck which has been his companion
for some time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
DR.. E. L. GRAVES ATTENDS
STATE CONVENTION

DR.. E. L. Graves. the dentist, re-
turned Friday from La Crosse where
he had been attending the State
Dental Association. He was the only
dentist present from Wood County,
and reports large attendance and a
most interesting and profitable Con-
vention. The people of Lacrosse
gave the Dentists most cordial re-
ception and entertained them royalty
An automobile trip about the city, a
boat trip up the Mississippi river, and
a cordial individual greeting was the
way they impressed the visitor that
he was welcomed to anything in La
Crosse. He says the convention was
beneficial in itself on account of the
discussions and valuable and instruct
i've papers that were read presenting
the latest in all lines of dentistry.
DR.. e. L. Graves has been resident
of Grand Rapids now nearly two
years and is becomins pretty we'll
known. He is recognized as an excel
lent workman in his profession, we'll
versei upon all subjects in his line,
experienced in all departments of the
treament and care of the teeth. Since
coming to Grand Rapids his health
has improved and he is we'll pleased
with the location and the people
In this city and vicinity. His
patronage is gradually increasing on
account of the care and attention he
gives his patrons and the excellency
of his workmanship.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
GRAND RAPIDS3
MERRILL z

During the base ball season this
year, there has been considerable
interest engendered between Merrill
and Grand Rapids teams. The first
game played in Merrill was tie, the
second game was close but in favor of
Merrill. The game played in this city
Thursday afternoon naturally drew
a large attendance and great interest
was manifested in the outcome.
Quite delegation came down from
Merrill to encourage their team to
victory if possible. The Merrill
team was strengthened by Wausau
players and therefore the local fans
are jubilant in their victory even
though it was hotly contested and the
score close one. Those who were
present enjoyed the game from start
to finish. W. e. Wheeleu eX-mayor
acted as umpire and they credit him
with fairness throughout the game
These two teams are as good as any
in the State League and when they
play there is always an exhibition of
good base ball playing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

This is what Hon. Jake Moore,
State Warden of Georgia, says of
Kodol For Dyspepsia: "E. G. Dewitt
& Co., Chicago, Ill.-Dear Sirs-I
have suffered more than twenty years
from indigestion. About eighteen
months ago | had grown so much
worse that l could not digest a crust
of corn bread and could not retain
anything on my stomach. l lost 25
lbs; in fact l made up my mind that
| could not live but a shert time,
when friend of mine recommended
kodol. | consented to try it to please
HIM and was better in one day.
now weigh more than | ever did in
my life and am in better health than
for many years. Kodal did it. |
keep bottle constantly, and write
this hoping that humanity may be
benefited. Yours very truly, Jake G.
Moore, A Atlanta. Aug. 10, 1904" Sold
by Johnson & Hill Co. y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
VOLUME 81, NUMBER 81
RETURNED FROM A
TRIP TO EUROPE

Nate Anderson, the genial huS; If
the Anderson Hotel, returned from a
two months trip abroad TueSdav
Mr.. Anderson left Grand Rapids
some eight or nine weeks ago tur
visit TO hiS-pld home at Ly>ekil,
Sweden and in company win h,s
niece Miss Othelia Osten, thu "trip
was successfully made and the reluru
likewise, without mishap.
Various stops were made eRroute
and also on the return trip and
many places of interest H. this
country and in Europe were v,~la-
ed. Mr.. Anderson who in his elily
life had served before the mast. uas
entirely immune from sea sickness,
and consequently enjoyed the VOYAGE
across the Atlantic immensely. lie
was we'll pleased With his visit
and reports his sisters and other
relatives who reside in far Off Sweden
and whom he had not seen for twenty
years contented and happy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
PURCHASED A
CADILLAC ROADSTER

0. G. Made was at Wausau Fri
day where he purchased one cylinder
Cadillac Roadster of Geo. Mcintosh.
The machine has been used but very
little and is practically as good as
new.
Stanley Holiday, an experienced
automobilist of the local garage, ac-
companied Mr. Malde on his trip 20
Wausau to inspect the machine
thoroughly. previous to his purchas-
ing it, and on the strength of Mr.
Holidays inspection the deal was
completed.
Both gentlemen returned Friday
afternoon in Mr. Malde's latest ac-
quisition for skimming terra firma,
and highly pleased with its speeding
qualities.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
WEAR WHITE AND
ESCAPE THE HEAT
Scientific Reasons Basis of the
Suggestion by Doctors.

Wear white clothes, in fact, as a
general principle of good summer
sense. Thus do physicians advise
their patients. Cleanliness, health
and comfort are the objects to be
gained by the use of light colored
raiment, say the doctors.
There is scientific reason for this.
White, rejecting all the light,
returns and absorbs none of it
and therefore is cool and preventa-
tive of sunstrokes. White contains
no analine dye. which clogs up the
tiny cloth pores and makes colored
raiment more or less stuffy and does
not allow of the best evaporation OF
respiration. By wearing white and
causing the body to maintain its own
even heat, sudden changes are un.
known, likewise pulmonary trouble
also colds. Dirt on white clothes com
pels their removal, insuriHg cleanli
illness and absence from disease
This, say doctors, contains more prac
tice than theory.
"When man finds it convenient
to wear colored shirts and cuffs" is
the medical lofty argument, ''it
means in reality that he can carry
dirt for little longer without giving
offence than if he wore spotlessly
white material Materials which dc
not compel constant changes by be-
coming offensi We to the eye, if ever
so slightly soiled, are bound to be
worn too long. Again by wearing
only religiously clean linen a man
reduces the chances of picking UP
bacteria"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
ANNOUNCEMENT CARDS
Received HERE

"Mr. and Mrs. Herman @. Wiper
man announce the marriage OF their
daughter RoSalie to Mr.. William
Sanford Goodell on Saturday July the
25th, 1908, Chicago" is a copy. of
Wedding Announcements received In
this city Saturday by friends of the fam
ly. We join With the many friends of
the Wipperman family in this city.
in extending congratulations. We
hope and believe that Mr.. Goodell will
prove himself fully worthy of the
Young lady whom he has chosen as
helpmate through life. Mr.. and Mrs.
William Sanford Goodell will be at
home to their friends after August
18th at 1863 Lake Avenue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
IVY TO KNOW A MAD DOG
rominent SYM p to m s---Mis-
taken ldeas---N0t all Dogs
Which Fr0th are Mad.

Hydrophobia is in reality so rare
and 50 terrifying that it's symptoms
and treatment are little understood.
AS matter of fact. the commonly ac-
cepted expression of madness in a dog
is often misleading. The real mad
dog does not shun water, as it is said.
On the contrary, mad dogs often rush
to the water and drink eagerly, if
they are able to swallow. The mad
log does not froth at the mouth. 1t
ioes not run amucK, swapping at
everything in its path. What, then,
re the indications of. the mad dog?
To those familiar with given dog
he surest symptom and the one
hich should excite closest attention
a distinct and unaccountable
lange in the dogs disposition-a
aid dog becoming excitable and a
isky one dull. That condition does
ot necessarily mean rabies, but it is
spicious, and if. in addition, the
& has trouble in swalIowing-as
ough it seemed to have a bone in
throat-beware! That dog should
instantly tied up, because if it be
lies it takes but a day or two
ferocious instincts to develop.
unmistakable evidence, however,
dog with rabies is the sticky,
itish saliva which covers the teeth
shows on the drawn lips The
glare and are red; the dog has
)xysms of running fury, during
ch it barks hoarsely, which alter
with periods of temporary ex-
stion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
FUNERAL SERVICE OF
MRS. A. l. RIDGMAN

A large number of neighbors and
friends were present at the funeral SER
vices of Mrs. A. L. Ridgman at the
family residence in this city Saturday
morning at 10 O'Clock. A large num-
Der of the Order of the Eastern Star,
of which the deceased was member,
were present in body to pay their
respects to the deceased, who was
member of the order. Rev. J. f..
Reynolds, presiding elder of Janesville
district, delivered the sermon, as
sisted by Rev. Richard Evans, pastor
of the M. E. church, of which the de-
ceased was a member, offered prayer.
The song service was under the direc-
tion of Mr.. T. A. Taylor and was very
beautiful. The funeral services were
in keeping with the christian life and
character of the deceased. Those
who knew Mrs. Ridgman intimately
and best will always cherish in
memory the christian traits of char
acter which she emulated while on
earth; in her home, in social life or in
the church. She will be missed most
in her home where the daily asssocia-
tions brought out the excellent traits
of character which she possessed.
The officers of Rainbow Chapter, 0.
E. S. No. 81, officiated at the grave
and carried out the ritualistic service
of the order. Mrs. J. III. Linderman
sang song at the grave, Sometime
Well Understand" which was very
beautiful and impressive The grave
had been made beautiful with flowers,
being lined with sweet peas and no
vestige of earth was visible. Loving
hands had spared no pains in robbing
the place of all its usually UNinvit-
ing appearance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
LOCAL PARTIES
PURCHASE AUTOS

Messrs. Guy r. Wood and A. j.
Hasbrouck, who went to Chicago a
few days ago for the purpose OF PUT
chasing new automobiles arrived hom.
Thursday making the run FROM
Chicago via Appleton in their ne"
machines.
Mr., Wood drove his own marhinn
but Mr. Hasbrouck engaged the ser
vices OF an experienced autoist, AID
Retner, to run his machine for him.
The automobiles purchased are
both of the Maxwell make. live
passenger, four cyclinder shaft drive
cars.
Dean Phileo who has been at
Appleton on business, for several days,
accompanied these gentlemen hune
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

Heat pr0Strates the nerves. In the
summer one needs tonic to offset
the customary hot weather Nerve
and Strength depression. You Will
feel better within 48 hours after be-
ginning TO take such a remedy as Dr..
Shops Restorative. Its prompt
action in restoring the weakened
nerves is surprising. OF course you
won't get entirely strong in few
days, but each day you can actually
feel the improvement. That tired,
lifeless, spiritlesS, feeling will quickly
depart when using the Restorative.
DR.. Shoop's Restorative will sharpen
failing appetite; it aids to diges-
ti0n; it will strengthen the weakened
Kidneys and Heart by simply re-
building the worn-out nerves that
these organs depend upon. Test it a
few davs and be convinced. Sold by
Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
WAUTOMA SO YEARS AGO

G. M. Webb of Grand Rapids hav-
ing received a commission as First
Lieutenant in a Military Company
forming in that village, has resigned
his office as District Attorney of
Wood county, and is off to the war
Waushara Argus.
Judge Webb's many friends will
read the above item with considerable
interest. Fifty years is good long
time and the Judge is still able to en-
list if necessary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
MAN WHO FELL
FROM WINDOW, DEAD

Joseph Packard, who fell from a
second story window to the cement
sidewalk below at the Hammer Hote,
Monday night, is reported to have
died from the effects of the fall
Mr.. Packard came from Nc.
Dill, little country village near Ste.
vens Point, had been hired by the
Consolidated Pulp & Paper Co. of this
city, and was to 60 to work on Tues,
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
The New Colorado Special Electric Lighted

Leaves Chicago daily 1000 a. m, for
Denver, through without change.
Only one night enroute; Pullman
drawing room sleeping cars, free re-
clining chair cars and observation
parlor cars. All meals in dining cars
la carte.
$4,000 for Round Trip, Chicago to
Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo,
daily until September 30th, via Chica-
go, Union Pacific & North Western
Line correspondingly low rates from
all points. Two trains daily. For
full particulars, apply to any agent.
The North Western Line. 23-3t.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

There is one preparation known to
day that will promptly help the
stomach. This is Kodal. Kodal di.
gests all classes Of food, and it does ii
thoroughly, so that the use of Kodal
for a time will without doubt helu
anyone who has stomach disorders oil
stomach trouble. Take KodaI TO-DAY
and continue it for the short time
that is necessary to give you complete
relief. Kodol is sold by johnson &
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

Get my "Book No. For Women. "
1t will give weak women many vaiu-
able suggestions of relief-and with
strictly confidential medical advice is
entirely free. Simply write Or.
Shoop, Racine, Wis. The book No.
tells all about DR., Shoop's Night Cure
and how these soothing, healing, anti
septic suppoSitories can be SUCCESS
fully applied to correct these weak
neSses. Write for the book. The
Night cure is sold by Wood County
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

Wilbur Briere. who is with the
Wisconsin Bridge and Iron Works IF
Milwaukee, is in the city visiting his
parents. He is just from Clinton,
Iowa, where they have just completed
a double track steel bridge across the
M ississippi River,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
For Clerk Of Court,

Il hereby announce my candidacy for
the office of clerk of court before the
Republican primaries to be held in
in September. Bert Bever.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
pleasant little pills that are so easy
to take. Sold by Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-30
Candidate For District Attorney.

hereby announce my candidacy fol
Republican nomination for Dis
/ Attorney for Wood County.
Il. e. ANDREWS. 16j-7W.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1908-07-19

There is more catarrh in this sec tion of the country than all other dis eases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incur able. For a great many years doctors pronounced it local disease and pre- scribed local remedies, and by con- stantly failing to cure with local treat ment pronounced it incurable. Science has proven catarrh to be constitu- tional disease and therefore requires constitutional treatment. Halls Ca tarrh Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney & Co.,, Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the mar ket. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to 6 teaspoonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They offer one hundred dollars for any case it fails to cure Send for circulars and tes- timonials.
 Address: F. J. CHENEY & CO, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by druggists. 75c. Take Halls Family Pills TOT con- l sipation.