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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27
PER SONALS

Mrs Geo Payne is visiting friends
and relatives at Merrill today.
Mrs. Lee Slattery came up from Ne
cedah today to visit with friends.
Miss Mabel Podawiltz left for Osh-
kosh today to visit with friends.
S. L. Brooks of Chicago, arrived in
the city this morning on business.
Ethel Emmes has accepted position
il Johnson & Hill Dry Goods dept.
Miss Dot Schroeder left for Marsh
field 70 visit relatives.
Joe Wheir was Wautoma visitor
Monday.
Oscar Zimmendorf spent Sunday at
Green Bay.
Herbert Roach was an Oshkosh
visitor Monday.
Mrs Yout of Milwaukee is the
guest of Mrs. M. DAILY this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Moulton spent
Sunday at the Waupaca Lakes.
Dean Rrundage visited in Fond du
Lac, for few days.
Mrs. Geo Booth is visiting friends
and relatives at Green Lake.
e. L. Hayward was Merrill busi-
ness visitor Saturday.
Mrs. V. Meskan of Chicago Is visit
ing her mother Mrs. Frank MaZur.
Mrs. A. Skok of ST. Paul is the
guest Of Mrs. Frank Maxur.
Mrs. Joseph Cave visited friends
and relatives at Babcock Friday.
Geo. N. Wood was in Marshfeld Fri.
day on real estate business.
Ladies and gents shoes cleaned and
polished at Muir's shoe store.
Mrs. Fred Webber left for Little
Falls, Mimi, last week to visit with
friends.
Miss Ellen Taylor left for Oshkosh
Thursday TO visit with friends an6
relatives.
Miss Gusta Duchrow left for Kau
kauna last week to visit with
friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Miller left Tues
day for Chicago where they will visit
Mrs. Millers parents.
Miss Ida Klaus of Winneconne, Il
the guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. w. f. Ma
rine this week.
Mrs. Geo Albee left for Manitowo
today to visit with friends and rela
tives.
The Misses Bessie and Gertrud
Gaynor returned from visit witt
Stevens Point friends this morning.
Mrs. f. w. Ellis aud daughter Vii
ginia left for Merrill, today to visit he
parents Mr. and Mrs. Aug. STANCE.
Mrs. Chas. Dougharty left fo
Appleton Tuesday to visit wit
friends and relatives.
Miss Jessie Kenyon, of jamestown
n. D., is expected in the city thi
week to visit Miss Lillian Oberbeck.
FoR SALE-A good new mich Gov
Inquire at this office or address Clau
Johnson, R. T. D. Grand Rapids. W
Mesdames J. Lamadeleine and
Dixson were guests of Mrs. Pete
: Moberg in Sigel Monday.
Mesdames Joseph Cave and W.. +.
Shea are visiting Babcock friend
today.
Mrs. N. G. Ratelle and children G
Rudolph are visiting at the home I
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. w. Baker.
Ben Weisberg who has been tt
guest of Harry Weisberg departed Il
his home at Chicago Tuesday.
Mrs. Samuel Adams, of Stevel
Point, was in the city Tuesday b
tween trains.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

Ernie Hobbs is employed at the
Otto Pharmacy this week during the
absence of Mr.. Otto, who is in at
tendance at the Rexall convention at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

The interest in and patronage to
the Wonderland and Olympic theatres
continues undated. The manage
ment cater To the public taste by fur
nishing the latest and best films an d
the people appreciate their efforts by
patronizing both places. Recently
they have had excellent exhibitions
for which they have been charging 10
cents admission. The price has had
no depressing effect upon the attend
ance. Many of the displays are
educating to the masses.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

The Bliss Orchestra left for the
town of Sigel Tuesday to discourse
sweet music at the Cepress-Jagod inski
wedding which takes place this after
NOON
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

B. MetZger, who owns what is
known as the w. Pulver place on
Seventh street is tearing the old house
down and is now excavating for cellar
and foundation walls for new house.
This place will be for rent when
COMPLETED.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

About two hundred members Of the
M. E. Sabbath School drove down to
Kipps hill Thursday where they
enjoyed the day in a picnic outing.
The young people played ball and
ether games for entertainment and a
basket lunch did the rest. The young
people report delightful time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27
LOCAL items

last week to purchase her stock of fall
millinery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

Henry G. Schneeberg, of Junction
City, drove to this city today with
Sc dozen of fresh eggs. Mr.. Schnee-
berg has a large henery of about 12O
and intends to raise 200 more this
winter. He will make these trips
to Grand Rapids regularly. He has
more eggs than enough to supply his
home town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Halverson are
rejoicing over the arrival of a bounc-
ing boy baby at their home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

All the stars put together would
make surface greater than the moon
yet the moon gives more light than
all the stars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

Members of the Royal Neighbors of
America gave Mrs. d. J. Manning a
farewell party Saturday night at her
home on First street. Refreshments
were served, games were played and
dancing was INDUCED in. They left
for their new home at AbbOtsford
Tuesday morning with the best wishes
of many friends,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

Preaching services al the Baptist
church Sunday at 1890 a. m. and at
7:3O D. m. These services will be con-
Quoted by Rev. N. F. Clark Of Nee
nah, His subjects will be, for the
morning, "Christ the Great Dividing
Line for the World" Evening,
"Stranpe sights in the land of Egypt"
This lecture will be illustrated with
forty different views, showing sone OF
the most historic and interesting
scenes to be found in that strange land
of Ancient Civilization, and will be
explained by one who has recently
visited that country. Come and bring
your friends. No charge for admission.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

G. G. Packard of this city occupied
the pulpit Sunday morning and even
ing at Pittsville. The church build
ing was we'll filled by Pittsville's good
people and Mr.. Packard gave them
clear cut gospel address that was
highly commended. In the morning
he spoke on this text: "Be We doors of
the work, not hearers only, deceiving
your own selves" In the evening,
Search the Scriptures for in chem ye
think you have eternal life, and they
who testify of me-" This is Mr.. Pack
ards second visit and his congrega-
tiOns grow larger each time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

Mrs. Charlotte Lynn -Campell ip-
tends giving concert in this city in
the near future. Notice and date
will be given later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

The Olympic Theatre people have
rented the Parrish store building op-
posite Wood County National Bank
building, which they will fix up
suitable for their show business
They expect to have it ready for said
purpose on September 1st.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27
These suits Dor

tray the very latest edicts
of fashion, in spirit and
in letter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

The house and lot belonging to Mrs.
Rozell located on the corner of Sth
and " ashington Avenue now occupied
by Mr.. and Mrs. Wakely, was sold
Saturday to w. l.. Scott who owns the
green house adjoining.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27
Whether YOU have

Whether you have
much or little to spend
for your Fall Suit is i'm
material; the vital point
is for this store to pro-
vide you a suit at a mod
crate price that shall re-
present greater value,
more stvle and better
tailoring than you can
possible obtain anywhere
else.
There is extra
merit in the suits that
emanate from the cele-
brated Workshop of
Worth. and the prices we
ask TO them are as low
as are being asked for
less creditable merchan-
disc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27
A Style to Suit Every Figure
A Price to Fit Every Purse

Women who buy their apparel have the that they
getting the Quality Style and the best possible
a modea cone.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-08-27

| this city after two weeks vacation.
She has been to Galena, ILL.,, and for
a few days has been visiting Miss
Maude Boorman of Madison, Wis.
Kirk Muir of the Muir Shoe Co.
left Tuesday on the North Wes-
tern to attend the Shoe and Leather
Market Fair which is being held at
the Coliseum in Chicago this week,
Ladies if you want your shoes nicely
cleaned and polished, step into our
store and we will make them look
new, Muir's.
Fred Schmeling, United States
Express agent at Grand Rapids, visi-
ted at the home OF his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. julius Schmeling, in this
city over Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Flor of Milwau-
kee who have been the guests Of Mr.,
and Mrs. Henry Gaulke for several
days, departed for'their home Monday.
1 Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Mcdonald and
son returned from Oshkosh Monday
where the former has been in attend
ance during the past week at the Wis.
; conSin PoStmaSters convention.
Miss Addie Skeel, travelling repre-.
sentative of the Hubbard Milling Co,
of Mankato, MINI. is:in the city for a
few days visiting her mother Mrs. M
E. Skeel.
Messrs. Freeman Gilkey and o. P
Mcneil accompanied by the Mise.
s Jennie Kuntz and Imogene Mos
spent Sunday sight seeing at the
: Waupaca Lakes.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. B. Warner an(
family Hho have been spending {
] week camping at the Chain o
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
H. SCHUSSLER RETURNS,
UNCERTAIN OF HIS JOB
Spring Valley Engineer Will
Meet President Bourn
TODAY

Hermann Schussler, chief engineer of
the Spring Valley water company re-
turned to San Francisco last night after
an extensive trip in the eastern states
and Europe When Schhssler left he
was the highest salaried man in the
employ of the water company and was
down on the books for $4,000 a year
Many things have happened since
Schussler departed and he was unable
to state last night whether he was at
the present time in the employ of the
company.
A short time after Schussler depart
ed President Bourn of the company in
stituted his policy of retrenchment and
dismissed all the engineers within
reach. He announced that he intended
to run the corporation without an en-
gineering department. He made no de-
finite announcement as to Hermann
Schussler, but indicated that the
Schussler family was not exempt by
decapitating George Schussler, the
chief engineers brother.
Spring Valley water company almost
since its organization. He built the
present system and has devoted his life
to the company.
He will meet Bourn this morning and
at that time his fate will be decided.
Schussler has some friends on the
board of directors who will endeavor
to outvote Bourn, who, 1t is stated, has
laid his plans to separate Schussler
from his lob.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
The criminals want Cook
on the bench. Scratch him,
you republicans, and vote for
Dunno, the judge whom the
criminals hate and fear.
FRENCH CRUISER CATINET
VISITS SAN FRANCISCO
Comes From Honolulu and
Penetrates Dense Fog in
the Bay

The French cruiser Catfnet steamed
into the harbor yesterday morning
through the dense. fog and found an
anchorage off Meiggs wharf. Later in
the day it went up the bay and is now
off Folsom street dock. 1t Is the second
visit of this vessel to this port. Cap
tain Bouchard is in command of the
vessel and also of the third division,
known as the Pacific coast division.
The other two vessels of the fleet are
the cruiser Kersaint and the gunboat
Zelee.
The Catinet was eight and half days
making the run up from Honolulu. 1t
brought up 100 packages of mails.
The Catinet is making years cruise
about the coast and island points. II
20 to San Pedro, Panama, Magellan and
to New Caledonia. 1t will consume Co.
600 tons of coal on it's trip. At Homo
lulu the Catinet saw the Pacific fleet, in
command of Admiral Swinburne.
The cruiser is second class, 1000 tons
register, and carries complement OF
$50 men and 20 officers. It's armament
consists of four six inch guns, 10 four
inch guns, 10 three pound guns, four
il is 322 feet long, draws 20 feet and is
"A feet beam. 1t was built in 1896. II
is shortly to be replaced by a new
cruiser now being constructed. Captain
Bouchard denied himself to visitors, as
he had been on the bridge for "a hours
and was taking a much needed rest
Paymaster Dugand, however, received
made today on the French consul gen.
eral and also upon General f. A. Smith
U. S. A. Next week the vessel Will be
open to the public.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
WIFE SUSPICIOUS
OF SAILOR SPOUSE
Fights Husbands Application to
Be Appointed Guardian of
Her Property
Son in Law Named by Court to
Look After Fortune of
Crippled Woman

Henrik Johannissen, a sea captain,
asked Judge Graham yesterday to ap-
point him guardian of the person and
estate of his wife, Regina Johannis-
sen, who has property worth about
$4,000. In view of Mrs. Johannissen' 8
distrust and suspicion of her husband
the court denied the application and
named I. B. Pratt. a son in law Of the
woman, as guardian.
Mrs. Johannissen's former husband
was Hans Madison, also sea captain,
and owner of several sailing vessels,
and from him she inherited an interest
in six ships, as we'll as real estate on
Nineteenth street. Six months ago she
sustained a paralytic stroke, and Jo-
hanissen In his petition alleged that
she is now incapable of caring for her
property.
In her answer to the petition Mrs. Jo-
hannissen asserted that since marrying
her in 1900 her present husband has
not contributed anything to her sup
port and that she has maintained him
as well as herself. She complained fur
ther that S3.450 she gave him to buy an
interest in the schooner Oakland had
not been returned. and told of giving
him a diamond ring, diamond charm
and gold ring.
All the time he take, but never give
back" she said to the court in her
broken English.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
WEDDING REVEALS
ROMANTIC CAREER
Daughter OF Noble Family
Leaves First Husband at
the Church Steps

In the wedding of Clara NJ. Schnit-
ter, a pretty German girl, to Thomas
O'Connell a Southern Pacific yardman,
which occurred in Justice Floods court
yesterday morning. there is revealed a
romantic story Of noble family whose
dwindling fortunes forced a daughter
out upon the world alone of the girls
deception by a man whom she married
on her first day in a new country, only
to leave him at the church steps. of a
struggle to make her own way in the
great west and Of her final happy mar
riage to an American workingman.
According to the story of the young
wife, told in the midst of preparations
for a gay little wedding feast at their
cozy fiat at 9944 Mission street this
morning, she is the daughter of Count
Ludwig Frederic Won Schnitter, a
prominent officer in the German army
during the Franco -Prussian war. who
died nine years ago and left a family
of young children in comparative
poverty. He had a small estate at Pr
maseus. Rhinpfalz province, Bavaria,
but his affairs were so involved that
what little remained was taken by
creditors.
He had married beneath him and his
sisters, both of whom had married
noblemen. refused to help the widow.
One OF these aunts of the girl is Frau
Won Fecht of Preussen Celle, and the
other Helen Won Breislenburg, now
living in Switzerland. The elder sister
of the present Mrs. O'Connell soon
married Karl Franz. hotel chef, and
came to this country and two years
later sent for her. She came to New
York, and, on the way over, met
German-American who claimed to have
an electrical business in New York. He
wooed SO persistently that she prom
ised to marry him on the arrival OF
the steamer. After the wedding he con-
fessed that he was seaman on a
vessel sailing between New York and
South American ports and bad no home
10 offer her. She went Immediately to
her sister and has never seen the man
since.
Later she came to the coast and
was employed here UP to the time OF
her wedding to O'Connell this morning
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
SOCIETY WOMAN
OUTW|TS COURTS
inyOkes Dusty Statute and Se-
cures Possession OF Her
Young Son
Evades Summons of Superior
Court and Takes Boy to
Los Angeles

To outwit and make impotent the su-
perior court of Contra Costa county has
been the achievement of Mrs. H. A.
Strange. formerly Mrs. Nellie Miller,
society leader of Oakland. What Mrs.
Strange did was to invoke a dusty
statute seldom introduced into the
courts. after evading a Contra Costa
court summons, and carry off her young
son, Girard Miller, to Los Angeles to
have him legally adopted by the moth
ers brother in law in order that the
boys father, J. G. Miller a prominent
official of the Lowell lime and cement
company of Martinez. could not get
possession OF the lad.
Miller is the divorced husband of the
woman who is now Mrs. Strange. Mrs.
Strange lives in Chicago at 1853 Ash
land avenue with her present husband,
who is well to do contractor in the
Illinois city. But now she is in Los
Angeles with her son, suffering severe
ly from an attack of nervous prostra-
tion brought about by the excitement
following the proceedings.
More than a year ago the Millers
were divorced in Contra Costa county,
the wife securing the decree on the
ground of cruelty, and getting the Gus
tody of the child, the parties agreeing
to stipulation that the boy should not
be taken out of the jurisdiction OF the
court.
When Mrs. Miller remarked and
went to Chicago to live she left her
son Girard with her sister. Mrs. Ashby,
at Clayton. Some time after that Mrs.
Strange heard that Miller was making
an effort to secure a modification of
the decree. giving him custody of the
child. Promptly she came west to pro-
tect her interests.
Miller secured from Judge Wells of
Martinez a summons directing his wife
to appear in court and show cause
why the decree should not be modified.
But Mrs. iller-Strange beat out the
summons. She packed off TO Los An
geles with the lad and invoked a rare
! ly used law to the effect that should a
wife secure a divorce on the ground
of cruelty or adultery she has the privi-
| lege of permitting the child TO be
adopted by any one she might noni-
nate It was that law which Mrs.
Strange had busted and put into opera
tion to defeat the scheme of her hus-
band and overcome the power of the
! Contra Costa court
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
The California Promotion Committee

(The State Central Organization, organized IN
1902)-An association for the commercial and
industrial development OF California
PROMOTION: The act OF promoting. advance
ment, encourag agement- Century Dictionary.
The committee has for Its object the PRO-
NOTING of CALIFORNIA; interests. 1t has moth
Ing to sell. 1t fosters all things tending to the
ADVANCEMENT of California. 1t Is an authority
on all matters relating TO California. 1t EN-
COURAGES the establishment CT new industries
and fosters those already established. IL invites
desirable immigration. 1t presents the opportu-
mites and needs Of all fields OF business and
professional activity. It is supported By popular
subscriptions and makes charge for any
service rendered. 1t has affiliated with II 200
commercial organizations of the state. with a
combined membership or more than so co.,
Meetings of representatives OF these organiza-
tions are held semianuually In different parts Of
the state, where matters OF California Interest
are maintained In California building Union
square, San Francisco CORRESPONDENCE
INVITED.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
PROSECUTION RESTS
IN THE RANKIN CASE
Judge ConIey Denies Motion to
Order Jury to Acquit on
EmbezZIement Charge

The peoples case against Charles E.
Rankin, who was jointly indicted with
John ]. Lynch for the alleged embez-
Element of 40 Ocean Shore railway
bonds worth $4,000. was concluded yes
terday morning before Judge Conley
and a jury The defense will put on It's
witnesses Wednesday.
The only witnesses examined yester-
day were c. L. Haskell, Charles w.
Hunt and William H Pettis. brokers.
They repeated the testimony given by
them in the trial of Lynch, Haskell
detailing the circumstances of the ne
gotiation of the 0,000 loan from the
company on behalf of Lynch. while
Hunt and Pettis testified to the pur-
chase of bonds that had been pledged
a security for the loan.
The defense moved that the Judge
advise the jury to acquit on the
ground that no conspiracy between
Lynch and Rankin had been estab-
lished. but Judge Conley denied the
motion.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
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The Modern House Keepers Exchange

How to Cook Rice Mary A. McCabe,
S33 Cedar street, West Oakland ITO
cook rice so that 1t puffs into a snowy
mass, each kernel distinct: First wash
it thoroughly through several cold wa
ters, rubbing the kernels between the
hands. This is to remove all the loose
flour on the outside of the grains. After
the water runs clear turn the rice into
a colander and drain; then put into a
deep stewpan, allowing one quart of
boiling water to a cup of washed rice.
Add teaspoonful of salt and allow II
to come to-a good boil. Cook steadily
for 90 minutes, lifting the rice occa- :
sionally with a fork to prevent its
sticking. Shake the kettle also for the
same purpose, but never stir or mash
with a spoon. Take it from the fire
pour off the water If any is left and
place it on the back of the stove or in
the oven until it finishes swelling
Cooked in this way you will find the
rice plump. light and white. each grain
separate.
Excellent Gingerbread-Six cupfuls
of -four, three of molasses, one OF
one of butter, two eggs, one teaspoonful
of saleratus and two Of ginger.
A soft cloth wetted In alcohol is
excellent to wipe French plate glass
and mirrors.
To Cook Corn Beef-Never boil 1t; lei
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
INFORMAL TALK
TO THE SOROSIS CLUB
Mrs. A. B. Chittenden Enter
tains With "Art Impress
SiouS Abroad

An informal talk on Art Impressions
Abroad" by Mrs. A. B. Chittenden. was
the feature of the program at yester-
days meeting of the Sorosis club at
the Century club building.
The program was in charge of H. c.
de Wolfe. chairman of the committee
on art, but the musical part of the en-
tertainment was arranged by Mrs. Ed
win Stadtmuller.
The musical program was as follows:
Mrs. Louis Lyman James, soprano;
Miss Elsie Arden. contralto; Charles
Trowbridge, tenor; G. Brenner. basso;
accompanies, Mrs. Edwin Stadtmuller
and Mrs. David Hirschler.
The San Francisco call., 1908-11-03
OFFICERS RETURN TO
ARMY HEADQUARTERS
One Company Remains at
Atascadero to Police
the Camp

The department Headquarters are
once more in full blast. All the officers,
who have been away at Atascadero,
are once again at their respective
desks. with the exception of Lieutenant
o. p NJ Hazard of the quartermaSter' S
department, who has remained at the
camp to ship away stores and effects
that were left behind when the troons
departed for their different posts.
Company of the Eighth infantry, In
command of Lieutenant Pope, Will be
at Atascadero for several days to police
the camp.
General H. H. Bandholtz, Major viii
liam Stephenson and Dr. r. G. Cabell
registered at headquarters Yesterday.
Fog prevented the target practice at
the Presidio yesterday.
Major S. w. Dunning. who acted as
adiutant general at the maneuvers, is
at the department making out his res
port He and Miss Dunning will re-
main at this post until early in De-
cember when they will return to
Honolulu.