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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
NJ. W. RUGGLES
FOR CONGRESS
To Seek Democratic Nomination
for Third Time in Ashland
District,

Wells NJ Ruggles, twice nominated
as a candidate of the Democratic
party for congress in this district, has
announced his candidacy again.
Upon receipt of various petitions
from well known Democrats, Mr..
RuggleS Monday issued an announce
ment that he would be a candidate.
A local organizations is TO be formed
in this county to take up the work Of
pushing Mr.. RuggleS's campaign. 1t
is believed that Mr.. Ruggles will have
no opposition at the primaries, and.
the fact that Chairman Manson of the
state central committee has been
instrumental in trying to induce him
to run indicates that the Democratic
organization considers him a strong
candidate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
BURGLARY STORY
exploded"
Gold Watch and Chain Rumored
to Have Been Stolen is Found.

Last Saturday afternoon it was
widely rumored on the streets of our
city that another burglary had occur
ed the night previous. This time it
was reported that west side resi-
dence had been entered. by some
nightly intruder and a ladies gold
watch and chain stolen.
The story was that Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Monian who reside on the corner
of Second Ave, and Jackson ST., on re-
turning home from an evening pleas
antly spent at the Olympic Theatre,
found the doors of their dwelling
wide ajar, and the contents of the
rooms considerably upset. Mrs. Mon
ian Immediately headed for her bed
room and the dresser where she had
deposited her watch and chain before
going out but failed to find it. She
naturally came to- the conclusion
that the house had been burglarized.
Later in the day it developed that
WV Oi4lIdIOii; VIII ldu DcGu IelU dU
home and supposed to be asleep, had
gotten up and dressed after their par
ents had left the house.
In rummaging about the house they
discovered the watch and chain lying
upon the dresser table and took it to
be some plaything carried it out of
doors'With them.
The watch was found in the after
noon, back of the house, where the
little ones no doubt had forgotten it
in their play.
Thus ends up bit of sensational
ism to the great delight of the owner
of the watch.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

There are but few industries. But the
scenery occupies ones time completely.
Vancouver is a thrifty city when it is
at its best, but business is decidedly
slack there now, and there are many
idle men in every direction and men
of every nationality. From Van
couver to Seattle, 100 miles, / made
the trip on splendid steamer that
picked its way between the many
large heavily timbered islands.
Seattle is busy with the coming
Exposition but has much work yet
to do, if they open on time. They too
have large numbers of idle men.
Portland in my judgement is one of
the best and one of the most homelike
tiles on the Coast. / am at work
this week on the lumber and fishing
industry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
POTATO GROWERS
IN ANNUAL SESSION

A large number of potato growers
from various places in the state were in
session Tuesday at the court house dis
cussing matters of interest to growers.
There are representatives of the
American Society of Equity and
matters of considerable Importance
to farmers are being discussed. The
question of handling the prospective
large crop of potatoes is also up for
disposal. A large number of our local
growers are in attendance even
though this time of the year is a very
busy season for the farmers. J. B.
Muller is secretary of the local associ-
alton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
Ready to Open an Account.

please write your name on that
line" said the bank teller, pushing a
book and pen toward the old woman.
do yez want me to sign me first
name?" she asked, as she took the
pen.
Eyes, your full name and middle
initial, if you have any"
do yez want me husbands name?'
Eyes, his last name, but your own
first name"
"Oh, me name befure 1 was mar
ried?"
mo, your given name-Ellen, or
Bridget"
"Sure, but me name is naythur wan
O. thim!"
well, what is it, them"
"Sure, it's Mary"
every we'll. There are others wait
ing in the line, so please hurry and
write your name"
IVAN minute. Do yez want the
Mrs.'?"
mo, never mind that Now, go
ahead"
Sure, I'd do that, honest, l would;
but, you see, sor, can't write!"-Suc-
cess.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

Messrs. Russ Lyons of Wausau, and
VIM. Hooper of Nekoosa. were here
Friday comforting with the other
Rube Lyons heirs in reference to
selling part of the homestead property
on the bank of the Wisconsin river.
The price fixed upon the lots Nj.
Blodgett wanted was fixed at $4,000
and that price was too high and no
sale took place. Mr. Blodgett wants
several lots in one piece near the
bank of the river if possible and if he
can secure such place at reasonable
price he will build handsome resi-
dence and come to this city to live.
We hope owners of real estate that
have what he wants will try and salts
fly him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

Health Coffee" is really the closest
Coffee imitation ever yet produced.
InlS clever coffee Substitute was re-
Gently produced by DR.. Shoop. of
Racine. Wis. Not a grain of real
coffee in it either. Or. Sboon's
Health Coffee is made from pure
toasted grains, with malt. nuts. etc
Really it would fool an expert-who
might drink it for coffee. No 20 or 70
minutes tedious boiling. "Made in a
mipute" says the doctor. Sold nv
j. T. schumacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

What's the matter with the Re-
publicans in Wood county? Are there
no candidates for county officerst
Advertise your virtues and fitness for
any Office you want. The Democrats
appear to be the only ones that are
ambitious.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
BUS LINE CHANGES HANDS

ChaS. Waterman, formerly employ
eo IN the grocery department of the
Johnson q Hill Co 'sstore, purchased
The Peyruse & Wheir Bus Line last
saturday, and will hereafter have
charge of the same.
Mr.. waterman is having phone
installed at his home on North 10th
ST., which will hereafter be the head
quarters for the bus line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
HATTON'S MIL WAUKEE
CAMPAIGN

The Hatton committee for Milwau-
kee county has been selected and the
local manager will be announced early
this week. W. W. Powell is in tenn
porary charge of the headquarters,
room 121, Plankinton house.
Ex-senator Hatton left for his home
in New London Sunday afternoon.
He said before his departure that his
senatorial campaign was progressing
favorably, but he had nothing new
to say nor had he any early engage
ments in the speech-making line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
IMPORTANT CONTRACT LET
BY Wisconsin Valley improve
ment Co., for Eagle River
Dam,

The Wisconsin. Valley Improvement
company has just concluded con-
tract with w. E, Ule for the construc-
ton OF dam in Eagle river and the
Eagle chain of lakes The law re-
qulres this dam be completed on or
before June l, 1909, ard Mir. UIe ex-
poets to have it fully completed this
season The dam will be a part of
the Improvements of the company for
the storage of waters, but as it al
ready owns dam in Eagle river be-
tween the above named lakes that
fully accomplishes this purpose, the
construction of this dam is raaIlr in
the interests of Observation-Disclosures
Daily Record Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

James Mclaughlin, of Babcock, was
in the city to-day and called at this
office. He authorized US to say that
he would be Republican candidate
for sheriff at the September primaries.
James has many friends in this city
who will be glad to vote for and sup
port him for that Office
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

We see by the Daily Press that ID.
ID. Conway, of this city, was elected
chairman of the Wisconsin delegation
at the Democratic National Conven-
ton now in session at Denver, Colo
RADIO. Dennis is winner and we al
ways knew it. He may come back
home with the nomination for vice
president
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

The Democrats of Wood County
will hold a caucus in the several wards
of this city on Thursday July 10th for
the purpose of electing delegates to
the Democratic County Convention to
be held at the city hall on Saturday
July 18th at l:30 p. m. By order of
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
HoW's This.

We offer one hundred dollars reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. +. j. CHENEY &c CO.,
Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by mis- firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MAvIN,
Wholesale Druggist, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure. is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Drug
gists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
SUBSCRIPTION ST. 50 A YEAR IN ADVANCE
Thursday, July 16 1908.

u. S. Inspector Reitcnback of Green
Bay, was in the city Monday on bust
ness at the local poStoffice. Mr.. Reit-
enbach is one of the Governments
faithful and efficient employees,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
A. Decker
Low Rates East via the Northwestern Line

Low round-trip rates will be made
from points on the North Western
line for the G. A. r. Encampment,
Toledo, Ohio, August 9th to 30th
and Knights of Pythias Conclave,
Boston, Mass, July 3lst to August 3rd.
For full particulars apply to agents,
Chicago & North Western R'y. ex %
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
FOR SALE.

Top roll desk, sectional letter file.
book cases, typewriter, 3 Vols Co
lumbia cyclopedia. 10 Vols. Modern
Elcquence, 10 Vols. Messages and
Papers Of the Presidents and other
Office furniture and books.
Louis a. Bauman
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

From a postal card received
from f. S. Woodwork Of PittSville,
we are authorized to announce that
he has changed his mind, and that he
will not be a candidate for Register
of Deeds. No reason gwen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

just little CascaS Weet is all that
is necessary to give your baby when it
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 & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

This office is in receipt of a post card
from d, d. Conway, Denver, in which
he says that they have had a delight
full time both at National Convention
and sight seeing. The post card re-
presented a dinner pail with the bot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
Notice,

To whom it may concern, this is to
certify that l will not pay debts in
Cured by relatives without my con-
sent. ARTHUR LAVAQUE.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

tom knocked out with the following
wording bottom is out of the
Full Dinner Pail'' vote for Bryan s.
Kern. They expected to arrive home
Wednesday morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
Hot
Weather
Jewe1ry

We are always looking for new
ideas for our trade and now of
fer to you. something entirely
different in novelty jewelry.
Nothing is neater or prettier
than the hat pins, fobs, watch
charms, tie pins and waist sets
that we are showing.
These goods are all made from
genuine silver coins and are the
very latest thing out.
We have the exclusive sale of
these goods, they can be found
at no other store in town. Call
and see them.
ALWAYS welcome, buy or not.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
When the Tire Comes
Off

or an axle breaks, don't waste
time fretting about the matter
but send to us at once for repair,
we have the materials, and the
workmen to give you a thorough
and prompt job. We are always
anxious to have wagon owners
come in and examine our facili-
ties and see our methods. Once
people get acquainted with us
they seldom go elsewhere. !,
Goodness & Char man
Second st. North
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
At Commencement Time.

A small sectarian university in the
south had finally succeeded in obtain
ing the presence of a well-known bish
op to grace its commencement exer
cises.
Now that we have you here, bish
op," announced the president of the
institution as he greeted the honored
guest, 1--WE are going to give you a de
gree What will you have?"
What have you got?" inquired the
bishop, with a sly twinkle.
eve have D. D., s. T. D, Ii. D
and D. C. L. You may take your
choice"
Well" answered the bishop, 90
think you may make it D. C. L.
have fewer of those than I have of the
others. "-Harper's Weekly.
Sam SpechUer, young man a years
of age, and a recent arrival from the
old country. and a nephew of Harry
Weisberg, who went to work III the
Reiland Packing Plant Monday morn
ing met>with an accident Thursday
in which he lost three fingers Of
his right hand while feeding a saus-
age machine. He was brought to this
city and DR. T. Pomainville dressed
the hand for him. The fingers were
severed back to the knuckle joints.
He has the thumb and little finger
only left on his right hand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16
Money
Orders

Everybody sends money by
mail sometimes.
The safest, most convenient,
and by far the cheapest way to
do it is by Bank Money Orders
We sell them for amounts as
low as 25c and the cost is only
three cents up to $500 and loo
for 500.
They are payable anywhere.
First National Bank
Grand Rapids, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-07-16

Are you satisfied with your doctor? Are you gain
Ing? LII you are remain with your home physician
ii you are not recovering to your satisfaction call al
once on DIR. BREWER and see the wonderful re-
suits from new and original method of treating
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Hartman In Georgia

The Central Railroad of Georgia once dominated that state. In the days of President Wadley it was the biggest institution Georgia had, and it Is but natural that the taking over of this road by the Illinois Central should create sensation from the hills of Habersham to the marshes of Glynn.
 Just at present the various cities of our sister state are congratulating themselves upon the accession on April I of the Illinois Central. Some of the accessions are decidedly incl dental and roundabout. They are stub-line accessions, not even At lanta being on the main line to the sea.
 But all seem to be glad that the Illinois Central will bring in the Amer ican Express company. Let our Geor- gia friends be not at all sure about this. The Frisco railroad hauls into
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
penuers Enternrise.

Denver Is an exceptionally progressive and public spirited city" said a commer- cial traveller "The people of Denver conventions of the country to meet there. That city has had already the Grand Army of the Republic, the Elks. the Eagles, and other large fraternal orders, and this year 1t will have the biggest gathering of all-the democratic national convention. The plan that Denver is working on is not to make money out of visit the city so well pleased that they will come back and settle there.
 Fully 500000 strangers visit Colorado each year to see the scenery and enjoy the cool air of the mountains. The people found that many of these tourists came back again and located in the city and became as ardent advocates of Denver as the people who had been born there You can find people from nearly every town and city in the country in Denver I was amazed at the number of people from this state that I met in that city, and they are all doing we'll and all eager to have others come out there.
 "The democratic national convention meets in Denver July and people from this state who live in Denver are prepar- ing to give the delegation from Alabama the time of their lives. They are all try ing to outdo the people from other states in the warmth of their greeting to their states delegates
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Plant Less Cotton

The final census report shows that the crop grown last year was 11,261,- 900 bales, or more than 2,000000 bales less than the crop of the previous year. And yet cotton does not ad- vance-on the contrary it is going down. The demand for cotton goods is dull, and many mills are reducing wages and some are cutting down production.
 When cotton slumps on 11,000,0 ,000- bale crop the time has come when the southern farmer should stop and think a while. A crop of 11,000,000 bales is an absolutely minimum crop in favorable season, and yet mini mum crop is all the world needs. I'm pressions that the world must have a 12O00, ,000-bale American crop are shown to be unfounded by the present condition of the cotton market
 pig crop ln year or leSSeneu con- sumption throughout the world would be severely felt in the south. and the way to avoid 1t is plain-plant more corn. Plant enough corn at any rate for home use. Make cotton a surplus cash crop in every sense of the word. This Is the correct rule this year. for all probability of 1O-cent cotton next fall has disappeared in the unmistak- able facts of general trade here and elsewhere. Trade is slack insall coun- tries, and the cotton mills of old Eng land are as "unprosperous" as those of New England.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Smooth runs the water where the brook is deep.
 -2 King Henry VI.
Home Trade For Home Industries

Secretary Babbs reply Nto James A. Green, a prominent iron merchant of Cincinnati, is complete and com prehensive. MT. Green is engaged in selling pig iron made in Birmingham. Pig iron is the first and erudest form of manufacture, and Birmingham is ambitious to get beyond it by trans forming it's pig iron into finished prod. ucts that command better prices than pig iron.
 Why for example, should Birming- ham be content to sell pig iron to be turned into stoves in Nashville or De- troit? Why not make the stoves here to be shipped to the four corners of the earth?
 The indications are that 50 per cent of the pig iron production of this district this year will be put into other forms on the spot. This percentage will be due in part to the lessened out put of our blast furnaces and in part to the activity of the Steel corpora tion in producing open-hearth rails. MT. Green misunderstands this district if he thinks it will go on content to sell pig iron when it can sell rails, blows, sugar mills and pipe. Like other folk we want all there is in our ores. We are selfish, differing not a particle in that respect from the rest of the world.
 h Home factories and home merchants should have preference among home folk. It is so elsewhere, and so il should be here.-f There is no little foolishness," to use one of MT. Green s phrases, in this. It is patriotism and business sense, and this district pro- poses to cultivate it.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
IN HOTEL LOBBIES
Why Not a chautsuoua?

"The chautauqua idea has been wonder fully popular in the north, and it IS spreading everywhere except in the south," said a prominent educator. At one time the ehaGtauquas were conducted chiefly on religious or semi-religious lines. Later on the chautauqua scheme broad ened so as to include various departments of learning and art. especially high class music. Now well appointed chautauqua takes in almost everything that is not im moral or harmful. It is a great institu- tion, whether considered from viewpoint of education or advertisement.
 Why is it that our publie-spirited citi- zens do not get up a chautauqua and or ganize it on a big scale? East Lake would be suitable place for such an en- terprise. A chautauqua held there during the month of July would prove attractive and enjoyable in every respect. It would be boon especially to those who belong to the an't-get-away club"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Senator Doster in City.

"The people of Birmingha probably Go not realize the interest being taken in other sections of the state in the prohibition regime in the Magic City, said State Senator H. l.. Doster of Prattville, who was stopping at the Morris yesterday. we realize, how ever, that it is too soon yet to draw any conclusions because the general industial depression that has been the accompanying feature of Birmingh am $ experiment has made it difficult to get figures that will do to compare with previous years
 Everything is quiet politically in our section. It looks very much as though Captain Booker would lead the ticket in our county for delegate-at large to the Denver convention. We feel that Colonel Tomlinson will have little trouble in being elected and pres- ent indications seem to point to a suc- cessful race by Congressman Clayton and Hefiin."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1908-03-24
Peaches and inc Frost

No one claims that the pearch crop of Alabama and Georgia was killed by the frost of Saturday morning last, although for three hours on that morn ing the temperature went down to the frost line.
 It is safe to conclude that the young peaches are serene and sound, for no one is quicker to see and announce damage than the peach grower, and he is remarkably reticent at present.
 The outlook for a fine crop is now pretty well assured. The trees took a vacation last summer, and today they are loaded with the beginnings of 8 great crop. The truth is, it is more a question how best to market a big crop than how to save it from the frosts. At any rate one heavy March frost left the trees undamaged, and every day adds to the improbable fty of another frost of dangerous sever ity.
 The young fruit is growing and the season is advancing. and crop that has millions in 1t for fortunate and pptimistic growers is coming on prom