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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
MATTERS OF INTEREST
TO ALL THE PEOPLE

The State Board of Immigration
has on band literature in several
languages, namely: English, German,
Norwegian, Polish and Hollandish
and will soon haye it In Bohemian
language. The important point at
the present time is to get this litera-
ture in the hands of people who need
homes-in other words to introduce
the landlesS man to the manleSs land.
trust that the many readers of
this article will see their interest in
this matter, for every one must real
ize upon reflection that is to his
interest to have further develop
ment of the partially exploited
counties, Whether one is real
estate man. merchant, professional
man, capitalist or laborer, he must
realize that further increase in popu-
lation activity means his gain. The
merchant is unknown who does not
| wish more customers. all professional
men wish more clients, capital and
labor both thrive upon activity and
surely farmers need neighhOrs.
The writer would be pleased to
| receive from the readers of this article
lists of names of people who are
likely to be interested in homemaking
| opportunities and upon receipt of such
list will send literature and personal
letter calling attention to Wisconsin, S
splendid opportunities. We want to
make this department as effective as
| possible and we ask the people to
assist by sending the names and
addresses of people needing homes.
Do it now.
| Another thing-use your local paper
lin a business way. Northern Wis
cOnSin has remarkably good papers.
They are awake to the needs of the
partially exploited counties. You can
make them better by giving items of
news touching mprovements, new
settlers crops, income from timber,
stories of your successes. Get your
publisher to get out special editions
filled with write-ups of the locality
and advertiSing-don't forget the
advertising-I've had over 20 years
as an editor and know about that.
Send out several hundred copies-or
several thousand-and then do il
again. There is no better way. And
see how much the paper will improve
under the treatment.
A few of the upper counties have
appropriated to their local develop
m ent associations and have published
excellent county booklets. Some are
mocels-all are good. This is done on
the theory that securing settlers
benefits all-hence it should be done
at county expense. And those cOun
ties are going ahead the most rapidly
The State Board of Immigration
wants all communities to receive a
fair share of benefit from It's work.
Let's have hearty cooperation.
Don't forget the lists-or the local
newspapers.
A. D. Campbell,
Commissioner of immigration.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

During the heavy rain storm Sun
day night the lightning struck the
flag staff on top of the court house
and splintered it up so that only
part of it remains standing. 1t also
tore off part of the cornice, Fortu-
nately only little damage was done
and no fire set to the building.
Splinters were lying all over the court
house yard the next morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
STATE FAIR AT MIL WAUkEE

The Wisconsin State Fair for 1908
will be held in Milwaukee, September
I'll. Within the past two years this
great Exposition of Wisconsin's re-
sources has been rapidly forging to
the front, until it now ranks among
the very best State Fairs of the
Country.
1t is equipped to handle the largest
exhibits, and comfortably care for the
greatest crowds.
Cash prizes to the amount of over
$50, 900 are offered.
Note the dates, and plan to attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
CENTRAL HOUSE
BUILDING RENTED

G. A. Giese, has rented the store
building, in what is known as the
Central House property of H. c.
Wipperman and is moved his saloon
fixtures and stock therein Monday
where he will continue to do business.
M. J. Favel has rented the store room
at the left entrance of the same build
ing where he will continue to do
picture framing, ETC., as heretofore
He is also moved therein.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
AlRSHIP FUND--WHATS
GOING TO BE DONE WITH 1T?

Many of the subscribers to the Air
ship fund are asking the question
what is going to be done with the fund
subscribed for the airship, since it
failed to materialize on the Fourth?
We would suggest that another con-
tract be made, if possible, and when
the airship is here on the ground in
vite our disappointed friends to come
and witness the ascension and in that
manner make good to the people. The
business men of Grand Rapids cannot
afford to allow this disappointment to
stand against them. What shall be
done to make good is the question?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

rain which continued more or less of
the time until Saturday afternoon of
the Fourth at 2 o'clock when it CON-
menced to clear up. In spite of the
rainy weather most of the program
was carried out on the Fourth of July,
excepting the airship ascension,
which was no fault of the local COM
mittee. They receiving the follow
ing letter which explains itself:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
new FEATHER
RENOVATING CONCERN

H. B. Harding and son, Edward,
purchased of w. Walker one of his
renovating machines and will now
carry on the feather renoyating busi-
ness in this locality. Mr.. Walker
will retire from the business in this
city leaving the local territory to the
new firm,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
WEST SIDE SALOON
BURGLARIZED
Robber Breaks Window and
Gains an Entrance to the
Place.

The saloon of Nick Tomcyek, To-
Gated at 718 Grand Ave. near the G.
M. & St. P. railway station and popu-
larly known as the Last Chance"
was broken into last week by some
one who undoubtedly expected to
make big haul. Fortunately the
contents of the till had been re-
moved by the proprietor before clos
ing for the night, leaving only the in
significant sum of II cents, which the
robber appropriated for his trouble.
The burglar gained an entrance to
the building by the deft removal of a
pane of glass from window on the
east side of the building, which en-
abled him to pull the sketch" and
raise the window.
Mr.. Tomcyek did not discover the
intrusion until morning, when On
going back of the bar to open the till
he noticed that it had been trifled
with, and that the twelve cents left
therein the night previous had been
removed. On a closer inspection of
the room, muddy foot prints were re-
vealed and the open window with the
broken pane told the story. Outside
of the twelve cents taken and the
probable loss of few cigars the con-
tents of the place were practically un-
disturbed by the nightly intruder.
The police have been making an in
yestigation today but thus far no clue
to the midnight prowler has been dis
covered.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
CITY OWNS BEAUTIFUL
PICNIC GROUNDS

While out walking with Judge ].
A. Gaynor last week we examined
the property owned by the city lying
south and west of the Chicago &
Northwestern railroad track from the
power house On the bank of the Wis
consin river to Abe Stainbrook's
house east near Charley /Daly's resi-
dence property. 1t is strip of land
about Is rods wide running parallel
with the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad and land owned by Henry
Sampson. Part of this property is
high ground with two beautiful groves
of handsome oak trees. These
groves could be cleared of underbrush
at very small expense and more de-
lightful spots for picnic purposes
could not be found anywhere. They
are on high land overlooking the
bottom lands next to the Wisconsin
river. A few tables could be erected
for lunch purposes, swings could be
suspended, and every convenience
would be enjoyed by the public for a
days outing. We would ask the
ladies of the Federation to look these
grounds over and see what their ex-
cellent Judgment would suggest. The
labor of fixing up these grounds
would gladly be contributed by those
who some day might want to join
with friends in spending extra days
for picnic purposes
We make this suggestion because
we know the city authorities would
be glad to have these grounds used
for this purpose as long as they are
lying idle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Low Round Trip Rates TO Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo Via Chicago, Union
Pacific and Northwestern Line.

Tickets sold daily June 1st to Sep.
tcmber 30th. Return limit October
31st. Two fast through trains to
Colorado daily. The famous Colorado
special, Only one night to Denver. For
booklets, and full information, apply
to any ticket agent Of the North
western line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Just little CascasWee is all that
is necessary to give your baby when 1t
is cross and peevish. Cascas Weet
contains no opiates no harmful drugs
and is highly recommended by
mothers everywhere. Conforms tG
the National Pure Food and Drugs
Law. Sold by Johnson s. Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Notice OF Change Of Time.

Beginning with Monday June %
train No. sos on the Wisconsin Gen.
tral will leave Nekoosa at 4:05 p. m.
instead OF AS p. m, and will leave
Grand Rapids at 4:40 p. m., instead of
sos p. m., as heretofore. DIT WIT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Low Rates to Pacific Coast Via Chicago
Union Pacific { Northwestern Line.

Very low rates for the round trip,
to San Francisco, Los Angeles, Port
land. Tacoma. Seattle and North
Pacific coast points, daily June 1St to
September 18th. Liberal return
limits, variable routes, favorable stop
over arrangements. Apply to any
ticket agent, The Northwestern line,
for full particulars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

There is one preparation known to-
day that will promptly help the
stomach. This is Kodal. Kodal d.
gests all classes of food, and it does it
thoroughly, so that the use of Kodal
for time will without doubt help
anyone who has stomach disorders or
stomach trouble. Take Kodal today
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, 1908-07-09

-DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve is good
for cuts, burns, bruises and scratches.
1t is especially good for piles. Recon-
mended and sold by johnson & Hill
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Reginald Mac Kinnon went to Hazel
hurst Monday to join his parents
at their summer resort on the lakes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
4TH Is PATRIOTICALLY
CELEBRATED HERE
Large AssembIage of People
From the Neighboring Towns
Here to Enjoy the Day.

On Friday afternoon, July 3rd it
clouded up and commenced a drizzling
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Its like summer breeze; coolS, re-
freshes and builds up your wasting
energies. HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain
Tea is the most effective summer
tonic. 35 cents Tea or tablets. John
E. DAILY Drug Go.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09

Use DeWitt's Little Early Risers.
pleasant little pills that are so easy
to take. Sold by Johnson s. Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
GOV. DAVIDSON STANDS TRUE

The Progressives have made one en-
couraging discovery-not only will
Gov Davidson refuse to take any part
in the senatorial fight, but he can he
depended upon to stand for the pro-
gressiye movement. Gov. Davidson,
in fact, has been wronged by state
ments that he is in a combination
with Pfster, Stephenson and Connor.
He had Stalwart support, but he has
no Stalwart affiliations He is under
no obligations to Stephenson and will
not help to re-elect him senator. He
and Connor are not chums, Connor
has visited him only once since the
legislature adjourned a year ago.
Connor, it is reliably reported, looks
upon the governor with decided cold
ness.
Davidson and LaFollette.
On the other hand, the relations be.
tween the governor and Senator La.
Toilette are not friendly. They have
not been for two years. But at heart
the governor is devoted to the Wis
consin ideas. Some of these are his
own ideas, in fact, and nothing seems
to be more certain than that he will
remain loyal to the movement that
takes the name of the state. The
governor is not only sincere, but there
is every indication that he will be
square-toed and courageous when it is
necessary for him to do SO in order to
further progressive legislation or te
prevent the movement from going
backward.
The exigencies of the occasion may
force Gov. Davidson and Senator La.
Toilette to join hands again. The re.
alignment of Republican forces in the
state may show some surprising de.
velopments. The Progressive move
ment may simply shed some of the
barnacles and be more strongly com.
pact than anybody now expects
Milwaukee Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
FIGHTING THE FLAMES


feature
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
GOLLMAR BROS.
Creates American Shows

which overlook Aside from the
elusive and of world Gomar Bros
Single attempted
Circus Managers unequaed unraed
doubled
thrilling
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-09
Wednesday, July IS
Will be
Grand Rapids Greatest Gala Holiday

All that is worth seeing brought doors Bring
Let nobody miss the greatest exhibition in existence the
Evening star., 1908-01-29
MURDER OF REID.
Local Detectives Trying to Prove
Correctness of Theory.

That Henry w. Reid was murdered by
colored men, one Of those in custody be-
ing the prime mover in the tragedy. the
detectives and policemen working on the
case are beginning to believe is the only
theory on which the mystery can be
solved 1t is known that Reid's place
was continually frequented by colored
persons of both sexes. and their presence
often led to disputes, in which Reid had
to necessarily play a part.
The police authorities are sublecting
Charles Phillips. the porter OF Reid's sa-
loon to cross-questioning and sweat
ings'' That the prisoner knows more
of the murder of his employer than any
of the other men placed in arrest since
the discovery Of the body is regarded
by the police as an established fact.
The matter Of time is the basis of the
theory. The police contend that man
would not innocentIy loaf along the street
in the inclement weather that prevailed
the night of the murder. with an inno-
cent purpose in view. and that some
thing must have detained Phillips while
on the way from the saloon to his home
He tells the police he LETT the saloon
about 12:1O O'CLOCK. and it has been es-
until 1926 o'clock. The distance is about
hall block. The prisoner asserts that
he was in bed at 1880 o'clock.
An additional suspect was taken into
custody last night in the fourth pre-
cinct. His name is James Parker. The
police say Parker is oyster shucker.
and was unable to account satisfactorily
for his actions for several days follow
ing the discovery OF Reid 8, body. The
man is being subjected to questioning to-
day by Detectives Evans and VermiI-
lion.
Evening star., 1908-01-29

and Mr.. Robinson took his prospective
customer into custody. man answer
ing the description of Hadden had been
arrested at Hunting Town earlier in the
evening.
Mr.. Robinson learned that Hadden had
met with an accident while on the road.
his buggy having broken down. COM
pellinS him to ride horseback.
The magistrate deputiZed Mr.. Robinson
and another resident of Barstow to act
as consta bies. and the prisoner was re-
moved to Prince Frederick, where he was
lodged in Jail. The county Jail Is IA one
story frame structure with but two apart
ments for prisoners, there being no quar-
ters provided III the building for the
keeper.
1t is the kind of Jail where the keeper
is supposed to lock his prisoner in and
throw away the key, but such was not
done in the case OF Hadden last night.
the county authorities having deemed 1t
eNpedient to keep the colored man under
strong guard until he could be given "A
hearing.
little frame structure at Prince Frederick
known as the county Jail 1t is nothing
but a small frame shanty, but it is re-
garded as compliment to the county
that it can get along with such a build
ing. Not many violations of the law are
committed here and the Jail is usually
vacant
IawbreakerS. said one of the older
residents of this section. "do not mind
getting arrested and fined. but even the
lowest of them fear the disgrace of being
placed In the structure, the keys to which
arc thrown away"
Evening star., 1908-01-29
REGULATING SALE OF MILK.
Bill Favored by Dairymen Intro
duced in the Senate.

Senator Gallinger today introduced a
bill to regulate the sale of milk and
cream in the District. It is the measure
advocated by the Dairymen's Associa-
tion of Maryland and Virginia.
A board of dairy control is provided
for in the bill to make regulations to
carry out the purpose Of the act. to con-
sist of the following persons: A super
intendent Of dairy products, who shall
be a practical food chemist: the Secre-
tary of Agriculture. or assistants ap-
pointed by him. and one other person to
be appointed by the Commissioners of the
District who shall have had experience
In the milk business.
1t is proposed to make the sale Of adul-
terated milk unlawful and punishable by
fine Of not less than So or imprison-
ment of not more than thirty days for the
first offcnse and with severer penalties
for repeated offenses. Milk is to be
counted as adulterated il it contains less
than 3.5 per cent of butter fat or more
than SI.5 per cent of water. or II 1t is
unWholesome, or from cows fed ION gar
bage, or If anything has been added 10 II
or removed from it. In the case OF
cream. it is to be considered adulterated
if it contains less than Is per cent OF
butter fat. 1t is provided further that
milk and cream may be modified to suit
the purchaser.
The bill is made to apply to all firms
supplying milk to the District
Evening star., 1908-01-29
COLDER WEATHER PREDICTED.
Weather Bureau Causes Signals to
Be Hoisted Today.

Cold wave flags are flying at the
weather bureau out on 2ith street. and
Prof. Garriott. one of the official fore
casters. said this afternoon that condi-
tions in Washington and vicinity will be
much colder tonight and tomorrow. The
minimum temperature reading this morn
ing was 81 The prediction is that the mer-
curry in the thermometers will drop from 10
to 20 degrees by tonight. and that the mini
mum tomorrow morning may reach II
or u degrees above zero. Cold wave
conditions generally arc reported from
the interior Of the United States. lne
lowest temperature today in that area
being Is degrees.
Records tor Twenty-Four Hours.
The following were the readings of the
thermometer and barometer at the wealth
er bureau for the twenty-four hours begin
ming at pm yesterday:
Thermometer, January IS, pm, 40; 6
pm, 3S: 12 midnight, 50. January 20. 4
am, 80; 8 am. So: II noon, 81: :. pm.
34.
Maximum, 40. :. p. m. January IS; min
imum. 81. at = am. January 20.
Barometer. January 2S. pm, 1892:
pm, 1894; Il midnight, 1892 January
-, 4 am, 1880: s am, 1906; noon, 2O.O5;
, pm, 2O.O5
Minimum temperature past twenty four
hours, "a; year ago. 16.
Downtown Temperature.
The temperature recorded today by
Feast & Co.'S standard thermometer was
rs follows: am. 40: II noon, A.: pm.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
MCKINLEY DAY AT CANTON.
Many Carnations in Evidence
Flowers at the Tomb.

CANTON. Ohio. January 2s.-Following
his annual custom Of sending a floral
tribute to the tomb Of Mckinley. Secre-
tary Cortelyou today. through Canton
florist. placed a large red. white and blue
wreath on the Mckinley sarcophagus in
the mausoIeum. The wreath was made of
carnations. roses, hyacinths. tulips and
violets.
Later in the day the 5th Regiment Mill
tsry Band marched to the Mckinley
monument and left q wreath made OF
galax leaves, pink carnations and mar
cissus.
Cantonians in general observed McKin
ley day In their usual silent method by
wearing and displaying numerous carna-
tions.
The only public exercises in connection
with Carnation day was human flag
program and concert by several hundred
public school children and the 9Th Reri
ment Military Band.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
ST. PATRICK'S PAsToRATE.
Name of Successor to DR. Stafford to
Be Announced Soon.

Rev. P. Z. Gavan. chancellor of the
archdiocese of Baltimore. stated to a re-
porter of The Star today over the long
distance telephone that no official or semi
official announcement of a successor to
Rev. DR.. d. j. Stafford as pastor Of st.
Patrick's Catholic Church. has been made
Any such statements. he says. are with
out warrant of fact.
Rumors have. been rife as to DR. Staf-
ford's successor. in view OF the promi-
nence attained by the late pastor and the
pretige OF St Patrick's Church among
the Catholic edifices of Washington-the
eldest foundation of that faith here
Father Gavan states thar the people will
have 20 wait for information until FRI
days Star is issued.
Cardinal Gibbons is in Boston today,
where he conferred the pallium upon
Archbishop O'Connell of that see Father
Gaven authorizes the statement that
the cardinal will not return to Baltimore
until late Thursday night and will defer
the announcement until Friday morning
Evening star., 1908-01-29
AROUSES MUCH PRAISE.
Sketch Showing Proposed Improve
ment of the Avenue.

There is on exhibition in the republican
cloakroom of the Senate a preliminary
sketch showing the proposed development
of the south side of Pennsylvania avenue.
suggested by Senator Hepburn of Idaho,
who introduced the bill pending on the
Senate calendar for the purchase Of this
land by the government TO be used for
government buildings. The drawing was
prepared by Messrs. ]. V. Vanderbilt anG
II. F. McAllister, architects of this city
The total length of the drawing is be-
tween twenty and twenty-five feet. and it
is mounted on two pieces of heavy card
board. 1t has been today the subject of
much favorable comment on the part of
republican senator's. Nine public build
ings are shown extending from the Capt.
tol to the White lot and facing Pennsyl-
vania avenue. Numerous statues and
many trees to set off the architecture are
shown What is intended to be the CEN
trail and most ornate of the structures is
at a point near the intersection of 9th
street and the avenue.
Evening star., 1908-01-29
o'connell Invested With Pallium.

BOSTON. January 29.-Cardinal Gibbons
today invested with the pallium Archbish-
op William III. OConneu at the Cathe-
dral OF the Holy Cross in this city The
ceremony was attended with imposing
pomp. there being present bishops and
priests from twelve states. besides numer-
Gus representatives of the laity prominent
in the business and political worlds
Among the latter was Gov. Guild. MEM
hers OF his executive council. Mayor Eib-
bard and members OF the city govern
ment.
Cardinal Gibbons ofilciated at the high
pontifical mass and intoned the opening
blessing. The Very Rev. l.. F. Kearney
provincial OF the Dominican Fathers o:
Washington. D. G.. preached the sermon