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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
OLDEN DAYS REVIEWED
"reminiscences of 1856 b,
Joseph Homier of Mosinee.

Joseph Homier. OF Mosinee, who was
here last week to attend the funeral
Of his nephew, gave US his recollectioDS
of what he found in Grand Rapids in
1856. when he was young man look
ing for location. ''He came by team
from Fond du Lac to Plover and
thence to this city. He arrived here
by stage just before noon and was
delivered at the only hotel here at
that time which was run by Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Neeves. His wife and only
daughter were with him. The hotel
was filed with men who were running
lumber down the Wisconsin river,
working in the saw mills and logging in
the woods winters. They were a rough
looking set of men as we'll in actions
and behavior. He says he will never
forget their dinner that day. The
table was a common board table run
ming full length OF the dinning room
covered with Oil cloth. They were
seated upon common plank benches
such as they use in logging camps
and all they had for dinner was salt
pork. bread, tea and "black strap"
mOlaSSeS. After dinner he was direct
ed TO Joseph Woods residence on the
hill where he hoped to CLEAN informa-
tion whereby he and his family could
lodge until he was able to build or
buy place in which to live. When
he approached Mr.. Wood on the sub
ject, he was told that they already
had large family and Mrs. Wood was
doing all her own work and help could
not be had at any price, and further
Mrs. Woods health was poor. Mr..
and Mrs. Wood finally took them in on
condition that Mrs. Homier would
take charge of the house work which
she did and all was lovely. When this
matter was disposed Of, he called the
same afternoon upon DR.. Frank Des-
plin, the only doctor in the city, who
had store building and stock of drugs.
His store was located just above where
the Christian Science church now
stands. He Immediately formed
partnership with the Doctor so that
when he went to supper that night he
was established in business the same
day of his arrival. A few days there
after he received two wagon loads of
merchandise from Fond du Lac and
that was the opening OF his business
career in Grand Rapids in 1856. At
that time there was only one other
store which was run by Euzebe La
Vigne and his store building was locat-
ed at point about where the old First
National Bank building now stands.
Lemuel Kroner is the only living
man now here, who wa, liytag here
then, that he recalls. Mr.. Homier
continued his residence here for Is
years when he moved to the city of
WauSau. He was in business in Wau-
sau years when he moved to Mosinee
where he has resided ever since. Mr..
Homier is 79 years of age and if he
lives until December next he will
reach his 80th milestone. His old
acquaintances were glad to see him
again and renew their acquaintance
with him.
He was delighted to see Grand
Rapids forging ahead as he continued
to retain many pleasant recollect-
ions of the good times they enjoyed in
frontier life of those days. If his life
is spared, he hoped to come again
and spend few days 10 the place where
he received his start in life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
A HAPPY THOUGHT

A four leaf clover has gone out with
every prescription from the Wood Co.
Drug Co. today. II there is anything
in suggestion this should help the
medicine to take effect. Every one
likes to find four leaf clover even
though he be not superstitious. 1t
brings a happy thought and sets one
to thinking what he would like to
happen. 1t awakens hope and Shake
peare says; "He tnat hopes much
hath within him the gift of miracles. !"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Commercial Value OF Beauty.

'"There is ian immense commercial
value to organized beauty. Europe
has taken as travel tribute a half
billion dollars yearly. This was
travel to see beautiful places. Ameri-
ca has had but one-third of this
amount. OF this amount $4,000, 900
goes for travel to Niagara Falls,
which is one of the worlds recognized
beauty spots.
"This should be significant fact
for America IS. When American
cities have recognized claims to
beauty the travel tide will turn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
NASH MITCHELL'S FARM
NEAR PITTSVlLLE. WIS.

Nash Mitchell, formerly register OF
Deeds for Wood county, has one of the
best farms in Wood county. Ever
since he went out of office he has been
following farming. He has improved
and brought into cultivation tine
acreage. He has erected a fine house,
barn and out buildings as the picture
here presented will show. On account
Of his health and other reasons we
now understand he is willing to sell
it. Parties wantiug fine property
will do we'll to l)ok this proposition
over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
BLOWN UP WITH DYNAMITE
julius PauIs0n, of the Town of
Sherry, Blows up Tool House
and Machinery after Wife
Serves Papers on him for
Divorce.

Mr.. and Mrs. Julius PaulsOn of the
town of Sherry. Wood County, have
been having trouble and she served
papers upon her husband through
her attorney for divorce on Tuesday
June 9th. Her husband imbib bed
pretty freely that day while in the
city and drove home determined that
he would blow up some of the proper
ty so his wife could not get it. They
had a new StorehouSe and tool house
about II Is feet which was located
about 60 feet from the house and Il
feet from the wagon shed. In this
building Mr.. Paulson had ten pounds
of dynamite stored, On his arrival
home that night he attached fuse
to the ten pounds OF dynamite lighted
it and ran off into the woods to hide.
The discharge was heard or miles
away. No tool in the building or any
part of the Building could be found
anywhere near tne spot. 1t also
destroyed the wagon shed and the
machinery therein and created cOnsid-
erable damage in the Immediate
surroundings. You can imagine
the fear of Mrs. PaulSon and family
when the dynamite was exploded.
No damage was done to the house.
Mr.. PaulsoG was arrested by Sheriff
Welsch and brought to the County
Jail Wednesday. He was released Oh
Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

Stomach troubles are very common
in the summer time and you should
not only be very careful about what
you eat just now, but more than this,
you should be careful not to allow
your stomach to become disordered,
and when the stomach goes wrong
take Kodol. This is the best known
preparation that is offered to the
people TODAY for dyspepsia or indiges-
tion or any stomach trouble. Kodol
digeSts all foods. 1t is pleasant to
take. 1t is sold here by johnson &
Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

The funeral service of Leon Martin
took place Saturday at 1920 o'clock
from the home of John Martin,
Father Blakeslee officiating. The re.
mains were accompanied here by the
administrator of deceased estate and
arrived here Friday afternoon. Leon
Martin came to his death from rheum
atism, or neuralgia of the heart. He
was sick but short time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

II. G. Heuer. who is employed at
the Reiland Packing Co.'S shop, re-
ceived a telegram Saturday announc-
ingthe death of his mother Mrs. Fred
Heuer, of Wautoma. PR. and Mrs
Heuer and niece, Anna Heuer, left on
the noon train for Wautoma.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

Tired mothers, worn out by the
peevish, cross baby have found Casca-
sweet boon and blessing. Casca-
sweet is for babies and children, and
Is especially good for the ills so COM
mon in hot weather. Look for the
ingredients printed on the bottle.
Contains no harmful drugs. Sold by
johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
Notice to Dog Owners .
STATE OF WISCONSIN ! ,

crST sT4aH or GeAsp Of w'foGnG,s RHF1ps' SIS.
Notice is hereby given that the dog
license for the year 1908-1809 is now
due and payable at the office Of the
city clerk.
Ii not paid on or before the fifteenth
day of July, 1908, owners of dogs on
which license is not paid will be liable
to arrest under ordinance No. So of
the City of Grand Rapids.
Dated at the Office of the city clerk
this first day Of June, 1908.
G. E. BOLEs,
City Clerk, AT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

The Geo. L. Williams trout fishing
party returned Friday from Wild
Rose with 49 trout. The Judge did
not plead guilty to catching them all
but he said that he held his own with
his son, Glenn, and Judge Conway,
They can't claim any laurels over him
on this expedition.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

A post card received Friday morning
from A. P. Hirzy announces their safe
arrival at his parents home in Graz,
Austria. He found bis parents well
and reports their having a delightful
time,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

toward them and they will have re.
turned to them all and more than the
amount of money they have expended
in beautifying Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

-DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder pills
are prompt and thorough and will in
a very short time strengthen the
weakened kidneys and allay troubles
arising from Inflammation of the
bladder. They are recommended
everywhere. Sold by Johnson & Hill
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

$3.50 to Chicago and return &C.
count Republican National Conven.
tion tickets on sale June Il, 13. IA, Is
16 and also June 18th for train No.
return limit June 30th. II. S. Lutz. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

Will Scott, of Port Arthur, Canada,
is negotiating with parties in this
city for the sale of his elegant home
on third street south. Grand Rapids
people will be sorry to lose Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Scott as residents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

''In the beginning God created the
heavens and the earth and all things
therein. He then created man and
woman and left the loafers on the
corners, and in due time they multi
piled and then some spread into post
offices and depots and the stores. In
these places they sit and explain state
and national problems that have vexed
great minds. While he is thus en-.
gagged his wife is out washing for her
neighbors, and the poor helpless
children are left at home taking care
of themselves the best they can
There is nothing more noticeable than
a loafer."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18
MCFARLAND COMPLIMENTS
GRAND RAPIDS

While in Milwaukee Thursday, J.
Fl. Mcfarland, who spoke here on
Wednesday, in talking of civic i'm
provement matters he paid Grand
Rapids the following compliment as
found in the Milwaukee Free Press
Thursday morning;'.
Mr.. Mcfarland spoke of Grand
Rapids, Wis, as a city which is a
model in civic beauty. Its river is
kept attractive and tidy, and un-
slightly signs are not allowed to exist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-18

-DeWitt's Little Early .Risers, the
famous little liver pills, are sold by
Johnson & Hill Co.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
GREAT THRONG AT
SCHILLER UNWILLING

A throng Of people, among whom the
German-Americans predominated, at
tended the unyeiling ceremonies OF
the monument erected to the memory
of Schiller, on Belle Isle Sunday after
noon. A parade Of the German So
cieties preceded the unveiling exer-
cises, which consisted of addresses by
Mayor Thompson, Dr. julius Goebel, of
Harvard university: DR.. w. Weaver,
Chicago, imperial German consul-gen-
eral; George Osius, and songs by the
United Singers of Detroit
The following telegram OF congrat-
ulation was received from Emperor
William: Il am greatly pleased that
a statue has been erected in Detroit
to the King OF Poets. | send 10 the
executive committee my best congratu-
lations' A telegram of congratulation
was also received from Speck Won
Sternberg, the German ambassador at
Washington. Three little girls, Norma
Erdman, Albertine and Elizabeth
Osius, pulled the strings that unveiled
the monument.
Schiller's masterpiece, Wilhelm
Tell" was. presented in the Detroit
opera house Sunday night as fitting
climax to the honor done the poet
through the day. The house was
packed.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
HANG ON
Coffee Topers as Bad as Others

"A friend OF our family who lived
with us a short time was a great cof-
fee drinker and a continual sufferer
with dyspepsia. He admitted that cof
fee disagreed with him, but you know
how the coffee drinker will hold on to
his coffee. even II he knows II causes
dyspepsia.
"One day he said TO me that Postum
Food Coffee had been recommended
and suggested that he would like very
much to try II. secured a package
and made II strictly according 10 di-
rections. He was delighted with the
new beverage, as was every one of
our. family He became very fond OF II
and In a short time his dyspepsia dis.
appeared. He continued using the
Postum and in about three months
gained twelve pounds.
MY husband is a practicing physI.
clan and regards Postum as most
healthful OF all beverages. He never
drinks coffee, but Is very fond Of
Postum. In fact all OF our family
are. and we never think OF drinking
coffee any more" Read The Road
10 wellville.'" in pkss. There's a
Reason" ~
Ever read the above letter. A new
one appears from time TO time. They
are genuine, true, and full Of human
Interest.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
COL LOBE R c STORE
LICKED UP BY
FLAMES
Loss ON STOCK is s15o,ooo AND
ON BUILDING Jooo@-FlRE IS
PROBABLY RESULT OF sPoN.
TANEous COMBUSTION.

A fire OF uncertain origin, early
Sunday morning. damaged the stock
OF Goldberg Bros, Nos 225-229 Wood
ward-ave., TO the extent OF S150,0OO
on the building. which is owned by
the Parker estate. 10 the extent OF
$4,000 The firm carried 100000 on
the stock and the damage TO the build.
Ing is fully covered. The firm will
lease other quarters pending repairs
TO the building and expect TO reopen
within a few days.
The fire started on the sixth floor
about $3.50 a. m. Patrolman Lester
Potter was standing at the corner Of
Woodward-ave. and John R.-st. when
he heard an explosion and an instant
later saw flames shoot from a window
on the top floor OF the Goldberg build
ing. He ran 10 engine house No. 3.
at Clifford and Griswold-st. TO turn In
an alarm, but Capt. Courteney had
also heard the explosion and his com
pany was already preparing TO leave.
Chief Broderick, on his arrival, turn
ed in two more alarms and within
few minutes every engine In the
downtown district was pouring water
into the blazing structure. The fire
was under control soon after o'clock.
but the engines continued at work
until we'll into the forenoon. The
three upper floors were gutted by the
flames and the roof was burned away.
The stock throughout the building is
damaged BY smoke and water. how
ever.
Capt. Courteney and Pipemen Nick
Walsh and j. +. Selke narrowly es-
capped death when portion OF the
roof fell near them as they were at
work Oh the sixth floor, burying them
beneath the debris. They escaped
with bruises by a streak OF good luck.
A water tank on the roof fell the en-
tire length of the building, tearing
great holes through every floor.
One theory OF the fire Is that 1t
started from a quantity OF linoleum,
which is made of highly inflammable
material. IL was stored on the sixth
floor. AS the steam was turned on
and all windows were closed II is
thought the linoleum may have caught
fire from the excessive heat.
The premises formerly occupied by
Grinnell Bros. adioin the Goldberg
store, and some of the pianos that
had not been moved to the new store
of the music firm were badly damaged
by smoke and water.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
|uTTE LOCAL STORIES

While the family OF John Dell. OF No.
.5 Hendrie-st., was away from home
Sunday night thieves broke IN anu
stole jewelry valued at $3'.
Clayton Gibson, box vholesniori WIN.
r.. Dust has record of good pubic
service and has done valuable work
as an Official | think he VIII be
the next mayor.
A. a.. inrned. who IL In charge OF the
board of Commerce excursion 10
Sault Ste. Marie on the new city OF
Cleveland. has appointed a special
committee, headed b. ]. ;. smart
to interest the Wholesalers.
The regular senson for the Belle Isle
boats begins next saturday. Mayor
Thompson signed the ferry ordinance
saturday afternoon and the visltors
TO the island for tho Schiller celc-
bration, Sunday, were given ferry
service.
Owing to the large number Of people
who were unable TO get seats ut the
lecture IN the Museum of Art Friday
evening. Director Grihth VIII re-
peat his lecture on THE Yellowstone
National Park" Tuesday afternoon
at 3 o'clock. using the same colored
slides as on Friday evening.
Milton A. McRae delivered AN address
.sThe successful soldier" al the
y. NJ. G. A. branch In Fort wayne
Sunday evening. Mr.. McRae de-
clared that the United states has the
best soldiers In the world ana tod
the men they were fortunate 10 be
stationed at Fort Wayne.
Rev. A. III. Cameron. pastor OF Imman-
ueI Presbyte rim cburcht "It IN n
pleasure to spend a Sunday IN Can
ada. | was I'm Chatham last week
and it is "A beautiful sight to see the
people docking to church on the
quiet Canadian Sabbath. They at
tend church because they love to-
Although sunday was only the second
anniversary OF the dedication OF the
Grand River-ave. Methodist church,
the members found that the auditor
ium Is now so crowded that " Is
necessary to take steps TO build a
new edihce. There is still a debt OF
$4,000 remaining on the property.
The new auditorium Will be built In
about a year.
An Inquest over the remains OF Frank
Milton, the Southheid farmer struck
by car In Royal Oak Saturday and
who died in Harper hospital Sunday,
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
THREE INJURED IN
RUNAWAY ACCIDENT

John Brzyka. his wife, Antionette;
and his son Roy, OF No. 1047 Russell
St, were seriously injured Sunday aft
ernoon as the result OF runaway
accident on Mt. Elliottave. The
Brzyka family, with relative. Mrs.
Anna Workawska, OF No. l045 Rus
sell-st., started for the German
Lutheran cemetery In the family car
riage Near Harper-ave. the horse
took fright and ran away. AT Warren
ave. the rig collided with popcorn
wagon, which was wrecked. Brzyka
jumped from the rig. striking his head
on the curb stone. Mrs. Brzyka fol-
lowed her husband, sustaining a brok-
en- leg Miss Workowska then at
tempted to throw out the little boy,
but his head caught in the wheel, and
his scalp was badly lacerated. Mrs.
Workowska remained in the bug
gy, and was unInjured. The horse
crashed into a trolley pole and was so
badly gashed by a broken shaft that
1t had to be shot.
The injured people were taken home
in an ambulance and physician called.
All are seriously injured. Mrs. Brzy-
ka's condition being especially criti-
cal
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
JUDGE FRAzER'S
FUNERAL TUESDAY
WELL-kNoWN CITIZENS DEATH
COMES SUDDENLY IN HosPI-
TAI, FOLLOWING OPERATION.

Former Judge Robert +. Frazer died
In Grace hospital few minutes be-
fore midnight Saturday, as the result
OF a sinking spell following an opera
ton for mastoiditis. The operation
was performed Friday, and was ap-
parently a success. The patient rail-
lied. and seemed TO recover nicely,
but complications developed and he
sank rapidly.
Robert h. Frazer was born in
Adrian. Mich. Oct 2, 1910, the son
of Thomas Frazer a Scotch civil engi.
neer. He graduated from the liter
ary department of the University OF
Michigan In 1859. and from the law
department two years later, being ad-
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
b|CKER|NGS LOSE
ADMIRALTY COURT
FOR DETROIT
ATTORNEYS SQUARBlE OVER
CHOICE OF JUDGE AND 5UFFA-
10 WILL BE MADE CENTER FOR
TRIAL OF MARINE CASES.

Disagreement among Detroit law
yers as to the person most eligible
for the position of associate United
States judge is likely to lose the city
the honor of becoming the great ad-
miralty center OF the lakes region.
The first cause for the presentation
of a bill TO congress creating an ad-
ditional judgeship here was for the
purpose OF supplying a court that
should deal almost exclusively with
admiralty cases. George l.. Garfield
was selected by admiralty lawyers as
the most likely man.
Had there been no opposition TO the
program, this additional court would
have drawn practically all the admir-
atty cases of the lake region. The
supporters OF some other men who
are aspirants for the federal bench
brought about trouble In Washington,
however. and the plan was dropped
Now bill Is being drawn which will
create an additional judge In Buffalo
and/thus all the marine business will
go there.
Admiralty business is distinct from
other law In that most of the cases
have to be tried during the winter
months when no boats are running
so that seamen can be had for wit
nesses. At present cases are tried
at all the lake cities, and admiralty
lawyers are busy running about from
one city TO another so that It is hard
to get two lawyers in one town at the
same time often TO try their case. The
new court was designed TO bring all
the cases to one court, the Judge hear
ing all cases in the winter and taking
testimony. giving his decisions later in
many instances
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
Death Takes August Quasi.

As result of a cold contracted
while doing jury duty IN the record.
er's court. just before Christmas.
August Quasi, well-known citizen.
died Sunday in his home, No. 1914
East Grand boulevard Mr. Quasi was
born In Germany 62 years ago and
came TO Detroit when he was IL years
old. For many years he conducted a
saloon and restaurant on Clinton-st..
opposite the municipal court building.
retiring four years ago He leaves his
widow, two sons. William and Albert.
and three daughters. Monica and Julia
Quasi and Mrs Emma Daniels. The
funeral will be held Wednesday after.
noon at o'clock and the remains will
be cremated
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11

TAINTED BREATH

Everyone should take care TO keep
the breath sweet IL is> personal
matter that should have constant at
tention. Nothing is more disagreea bfe
to others than person with tainted
breath IL Is usually caused by simple
neglect OF natures laws. and js with
out excuse. Keep the stomach sweet
and /the bowels open with Beecham's
Pilis. and the breath Is as pure as an
Infants Bad taste In the mouth and
coated tongue disappear after Beech
ANS Pills have been used. Take them
occasionally as sure preventive
against tainted breath
The Detroit times., 1908-05-11
SUNDSTROM QUITS
SIBLEY QUARRY CO.

X. ]. Sundstrom has resigned as
manager OF the Sibley Quarry Co.
Loose business methods are alleged
70 be behind the resignation. Austin
Church. representing the principal
stockholders. is in charge of the plant
and has expert accountants going over
the books Mr.. Sundstrom has been
visiting a Mexican enterprise in which
he Is interested, recently.
The resignation comes as q sur
prise, as Mr.. Sundstrom has been con-
nected with the company for Is years
and has made name for himself a.
a most charitable ms1 and one who
has had much to do with church work.
being prominent In tre Trenton Meth
odist church and also In the Swedish
Lutheran church in Detroit. He has
a home In Trenton and also one with
his son at No. S23 West Grand B1ule
ward.