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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
DEFENDS THE FAITH
Protestant Pastor Lauds the
Catholic Church.

The Rev. Thomas Barney Thompson
at the Plymouth Congregational
church, Milwaukee, where a pro-
gramme of Catholic music was given,
including the Ave Marie" and the
"Sanctus from Farmers mass, de-
Tended the Roman Catholic church.
He said:
"When Protestant ministers speak
of the Roman Catholic church, it is
perforce to speak in condemnation of
her. | propose to assume the unpro-
testant-like attitude, of saying some
things in the way of respect and ven-
Grafton Of her wonderful ministry to
the centuries of human life. There
are undoubtedly some facts about this
church that we as ProtestantS cannot
commend. But in all fair ness it must
be admitted that popular ignorance,
superficial knowledge and malicious
ISLANDERS have miSrepresented her
teachings in many instances.
"To contemplate her history is to
admire. Reformations, wars, empires
and kingdoms have been arrayed
against her. After all these centuries
she stands so strong and so firmly
rooted in the lives of millions that
As an Institution she is the most
splendid the world has ever seen.
Governments have arisen and gone to
the grave of the nations since her ad-
vent. Peoples of every tongue have
worshipped at her alters.
"The Roman Catholic church has
stood solid for law and order. Her
police power in controlling millions
untouched by the denominations has
been great. When she speaks legis-
lators, statesmen, politicians, and
governments stop to listen, often to
Obev.
''In the realm of worship her minis
try has been OF the highest. In en-
ploying beads, statues, pictures and
music she has made wise and intelli-
gent use of symbolism. Her use of
the best 10 music and painting has
been the greatest single inspiration to
those arts, and her cathedrals are the
shrines of all pilgrims.
1.-The love and Yeneration of the
virgin, Mary, plays an important part
in the ritualof the church. find no
difficulty in appreciating the attitude
of the Catholic worShipper toward
the mother of Jesus. Jesus is the love
of God made manifest. But Christ
himself has often been made so aus
tere, and so unapproachable that a
mediator between him and man has
become an insistent necessity. What
is more natural than to worship him
through the gracious influence of the
mother. If felt myself compelled to
worship the Jesus of some creeGs l
should feel that the only way of near
ness to him would be through some
mediatorshiP, Of Mary or of some
saint.
aside from this one cannot help
but feel that the enforcement of the
virgin Mary has SOftened the heart of
the world toward womanhood: that it
has done much to give woman the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
the last issue of the Merrill News:

Emanuel Dutruit was twenty-eigth
years an honored and respected citizen
of Merrill passed into the great beyond
Tuesday evening at his home, 700
Second street, at l1:40 o'clock
Mr.. Dutruit'S death was due to old
age. For four years he has been grad
ually losing in strength, and for the
past two weeks his weakness was SO
great that he was compelled to remain
in bed. He suffered little, and the
end was quiet dissolution.
Mr.. Dutruit came to this country
from the beautiful land of the Alps,
being born in Switzerland on the 18th
day of December, 1927, being a little
over eighty years of age. His educa-
tion was received in the common
schools of his nativs land. He was in
the military service for Switzerland,
and fought during the war of 1S47,
and became secretary of a brigade of
artillery. After the close of the ar
tillery as cadet, being made lieu
tenant 10 lS4S: and thus served until
! his removal to America in 1850.
Until 1856 he had a general store at
Highland, Madison county, Illinois,
after which he went to Centralia, now
Grand Rapids, Wis. There he con-
Quoted boarding house, and also en-
gagged in the manufacture of shingles,
| but later opened a general store with
his brother-in-law. E B. Rossier, which
| business they continued until 1852.
| In the fall of that year he met with
an accident while out hunting with
| party, receiving gun shot which
caused the loss of his left arm. After
| this, for fourteen consecutive years he
held the office of county treasurer of
Wood counry.
On the first of July, 1880, Mr. Du-
| truit moved to this city, entering the
employ of the T. B. Scott Lumber Co.,
| where he was seven years. He was
elected county treasurer for Lincoln
county in November. 1886, and at each
successive election was again chosen
to fill that office, serving in all for
eight years. his last term expiring on
January l, 1895.
On the eleventh day of June, 1851,
Mr.. Dutruit, married Sophia Minnet.
They had no children of their own.
Mrs T. G. Hanscom, of Phoenix, Ari-
zona, and Mrs. Lemly, of Chicago, are
two adopted children.
Mr.. Dutruit is Master Mason,
being charter member, of the local
lodge ana has belonged TO Ghat Order
since 1858, when he joined at Grand
Rapids, Wis.
The funeral services were held
Saturday at $50 O'Clock from the
Church of Ascension. Rev. E. M.
Thompson, of Stevens Point conducted
the services
Mrs. E. B. Rossier, sister-in-law,
of Mr.. Dutruit's and Mr.. and Mrs.
Jesse Sipes, of Wausau, were at the
Dutruit home at the time of his death.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
TWO CHURCHES
UNITE IN SERVICE

The Christian and Baptist churches
united in all of Sundays services in
Guiding worship. Bible school and
Christian Endeavor.
Neither of these congregations has
a large membership. The Baptists
have fine house of worship and at
present no minister: the Christian
church has a minister and no house of
worship; and if we may judge by the
spirit that prevailed Sunday there
is prospect Of cooperation.
The subject of Mr.. Barstow's morn
ing sermon was How may Know if
/ am Member of the True Church" !"
He prefaced his sermon by saying that
the church had always erred by en-
phasizing the importance of the insti-
tuition above that of the principles up
on which the institution is built. He
gave love as the foundation principle
of the church-love to God and man.
Love finds expression in obedience to
God, and in service to man.
1t is hoped that those bodies may
continue their cooperation indefin-
itely Services are announced for
noAt Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
EXCELLENT NEW DIRECTORY

A copy of the Wood County, Marsh
field and Grand Rapids city directory
compiled and published by the Inter.
State Directory Co. of Marion, Ind,
has been placed in our hands for in.
spection and criticism. Wehave gone
over it carefully including advertise.
ments and all. The workmanship anG
compilation is excellent. The spelling
of the names and the numbering OF
the business houses and residences is
accurate: In fact, the book taken as
a whole is deserving of place in
every home and business house in the
county. 1t is well worth the money,
and is a creditable work for those who
had it in charge and have been re.
sponsible for its publication. 1t con.
tains a list of all the town and village
officers in the county; also all the city,
county, state and national officers
street and avenue guide of 6rapd
Rapids and Marshfeld; a complete
school guide of the county and also al
the societies in the counties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
WILL REMOVE
THE SIGNS
Washburn-Crosby Go. Aceede tt
Federati0n'S Request

One Of the important transactions
of the Federation at the business ses-
sion Friday afternoon was the an
nouncement of the result of the
Washburn-Crosby Co. contest.
Mrs. W. J. Conway was called upon
to read the following letter, similar
copies of which have been received by
Rowland & Sons, Heineman Mercan-
tile Co., j. T. Schumacher, Timm &
Briere and Halverson & Moberg:
Dear Sir
We have received a petition from
the Grand Rapids Federation of
Woman's clubs, requesting that we re-
move our painted wall signs advertis-
ing Gold Medal Flour and that this be
do le by May 1st.
1t is far from the intention of Wash
burn-Crosby Co., to thwart the efforts
of anyone interested in a movement to
beautify Grand Rapids. and though
the painting of our signs costs in the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

This is what Hon. Jake Moore,
State Warden of Georgia, says of
Kodol For Dyspepsia: "E. G. Dewitt
& Co., Chicago. Ill.-Dear Sirs-I
have suffered more than twenty years
from Indigestion. About eighteen
months ago 1 had grown so much
worse that l could not digest crust
of corn bread and could not retain
anything on my stomach. | lost 25
lbs.; in fact made up my mind that
could not live but short time,
when a friend of mine recommended
KodOl. l consented TO try it to please
him and was better in one day. l
know weigh more than ever did in
my life and am in better health than
for many years. Kodol did it. l
keep bottle constantly, and write
this hoping that humanity will be
benefited. Yours very truly, Jake G.
Moore, A atlanta, Aug. 10, 1904" Sold
by Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

place of honor she occupies today: that
it has put the whole Catholic church
behind the sanctity of the home. In
the respect given to Mary the Roman
church has paid the worlds finest ano
most delicate compliment to the grace
sweetness and beauty of motherhood
Nor do | discover any difficulty iu
understanding the basis of the confes.
Sional. The confessional appears
everywhere in life. The erring child
confesSeS to its mother, the patient
confesses to bis physician, the accused
confeSSeS to his lawyer, the penitent
confeSSes to bis priest. 1t is most
natural for the penitent, burdened,
doubling soul to confide in his spiritual
leader.
Professionalism has wasted much OF
its force in forced revivaliSm, which
would have been unnecessary had we
paid wise attention to religious edu.
cation. We may rail against the
Darochial school system as being un-
American. But the Roman church eX.
iSted centuries before there was a
United States, and for many of these
centuries she was the great agency OF
enlightment, education and culture.
The parochial school is the most SER
iouS and successful attempt to hold
people for the religious life. Our
country has magnificent system of
public schools. She will teach the
children history, science, art, Ian.
guageS; but they will not let the
worlds greatest literature be taught
under their guidance, nor will they
help to develop the nobleSt capacity
OF the human soul, the capacity for
God. This task is assigned to the
church. So be it, and LET the church
choose that method which in heI
wisdom seems the best.
"And so we stand in the presence of
her history, her majestic worship, hel
universal ministry, and we confess that
God must have moved nightly in al
3his. We think Of her Loyolas, bel
XavierS, her FenelonS and her Mar.
quetteS; we look at her hospitals, or.
phanageS, schools, colleges, monas
terieS, miSSiOnS-and we see church
miniStering to the body, mind anC
soul of humanity. Her weakness is
the common lot of every human or
ganization; her strength is of God"
If all the ministers of the goSpe
would exercise the same broad charity
toward other denominations that il
shown by the Rev. Thompson in the
above article, the legacy of groundles:
suspicion, distrust and bigotry that
has come to us from the struggles OF
the past would soon disappear, anc
with its disappearance there would be
fewer sectS. and the mellinium of
"ChriSts Peace on Earth, Good Will tC
Men" would be established.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
NO DANGER in SCHOOLS
Grand Rapids Conditions Would
Prevent Serious Accidents

The Cleveland school fire noted in
the daily papers March 4th. naturally
directs attention to our own schools.
The main cause of loss Of life in the
Cleveland school was because of the
main doors opening inward and not
outward.
All doors leading from all the
schools in this city open out. The
other cause of loss was probably
character of the heating apparatus.
This Board has spent considerable
money in the past three years taking
out the old "dry closet" system which
was certainly dangerous one and put
in direct heating and alsu flushing
Closet systems. This has saved the
whole situation from bad condition
not only as to health but also elimin-
ated very serious fire hazard. None
of the furnaces come directly in con-
tact with the partitions protecting
the Stairways.
School Building & Grounds Com.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
FORMER RESIDENT DIES
AT LONE PINE, WIS

Mrs. Elizabeth White, formerly g
resident of this city, died at her farm
home in Lone Pine, Wis, Mar. 4th
For two years past Mrs. White has
been confined to her bed as a result Of
slssralytic stroke, and her advanced
age of 81 years precluded any hopes of
recovery.
About thirJy-five years ago, c. w
White, husband of deceased, was en-.
gagged in the meat and hardware bust
ness in this city. The old settlers will
recall the deceased, and their sym.
pathy will go out to the surviving
members of the family.
Mrs. Fl. B. Harding, of this city, is
a niece of the deceased, and left for
Lone Pine Mar. 4th. where she will
attend the funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
WASHINGTON D. C.
UNIVERSITY CLUB

We see by the Milwaukee Free Press
of Friday that the annual meeting
of the University Of Wisconsin associ-
alton, of Washington, d. c.. was held
Wednesday evening in the alumni
rooms of the University Club, at
which the following Wisconsin people
we're present:
J. D. Wolcott, G. E. L4aVigne, FL. E.
Patten, f. J. Katz, J. g. STACK, Fl.
G. HOpson, L. T. Cole, r. A. Mauror,
L. d. Burleing, A. r. Schultz. J. E.
Baker, G. S. Wilson, G. L. Nelson, D.
D. Cogswell, H. L. Mcdonald, W. S.
Field. j. e, Stone, A. I'll. Lambeck, S.
G. StuntZ, G. III. Wegeman, L. r.
Davies, G. e. Einburh.
They elected the following officers:
President f. X. KatZ: vice PRESIDENT,
j. j. Esch; second vice president, j.
NJ. Nelson, secretary, Harrison E.
Patten: historian, e. L. Cole.
The following committee was ap.
pointed to arrange banquet in the
near future: G. E. LaVigne, G. 81
Wegeman and 81. L. Mcdonald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
FEDERATION MEETING
Including Lecture in Evening
Was Pleasing.

Notwithstanding the inclement
weather and impossible walks merry
company of ladies gathered at the
spacious home of e. w. Ellis for the
Federation meeting Friday, and re-
port a most enjoyable and profitable
afternoon. The genial warmth and
decorations of cut flowers and ferns
within contrasted pleasingly with the
snow and ice without. The hostess
Mrs. Ellis, and the chairman of the
Division Mrs. Mead, received and in
troduced the members to the guest of
the day Mrs. Herman J. Hall of Chi
cago. Apropos of the topic carts and
Crafts" an exhibition of crafts work
was, brought from Chicago, consist
ing of jewelry and other articles of
foreign and home make. This exhibit
excited much interest and it was with
some difficulty the president, Mrs.
Pease, drew the attention of the ladies
from the crafts jewelry, but called the
meetingto order promptly at three
o'clock.
The violin solo by Miss MacKinnon
and the vocal solo by Miss Anna
Reeves and Mrs. Thornberg were well
rendered and of most pleasing char
acter. So much so that it was temp
tation to sacrifice the business period
and take the time for encores.
Mrs. b. L. Brown reported for the
Art Committee showing that s95. so
worth of pictures had been placed in
the school as the result of the Art Ex-
hibit.
Further announcement showed that
$4,000 had been paid for shrubs placed
in the City Park.
Mrs. Witter, chairman of the Enter
tainment Committee announced that
Miss Jane Addams was ready to make
an appointment for the last Of April.
Notice was made of the annual
Business meeting to be held April 6
and on the lecture on Forestry by Mr..
Griffith of Madison, on the evening of
that date.
Mrs. Hall was then introduced and
charmed her audience with an in
formal talk taking first little jour-
ney to Jamaica and later showing and
explaining japanese prints, Chinese
needlework and crafts jewelry.
The refreshments served by the
High st. Division in the attractive
dining room were dainty and refresh
ing.
Evening Program.
The lecture at the Lincoln high
school in the evening was we'll at
tended. Mrs. Hall proved to be an
interesting and instructive lecturer,
and the pleasure of the evening was
further heightened by the selections
of the High School orchestra. This
organization is developing in a very
encouraging manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

neighborhood of $500 90 and to properly
remove them will cost US $4,000 more,
we shall, prior to May 1st, cover these
signs to the entire satisfaction of all
parties concerned.
We have always aimed to have all
of our advertising dignified and at
tractive, and regret that even temper
arily anything not altogether pleasing
should have added to the publicity of
Gold Medal Flour. AS a matter of
fact, our advertising is simply to in
troduce our product. The first sack
in home always means loyal advo-
cate of Gold Medal Flour.
Yours truly.
Washburn Crosby Co.
The ladies feel that many sacks of
Gold Medal Flour will be ordered the
day the objectional signs are painted
out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
announcement

Having been repeatedly urged by
he citizens of Grand Rapids, I have
decided to stand for election as City
Treasurer for Grand Rapids, at the
coming municipal election. Thank.
ing one and all for any efforts they
may put forth in my behalf, l am
Yours Resp't
Sam Church.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

condition, and knew that he was
about the house in fairly good health,
they were not prepared for the sudden
announcement of his death after a
short illness. Mr.. and Mrs, Dutruit
were old residents of this city and
highly thought of by all those who
enjoyed their acquaintance. Mr.. Du-
truit was in public life in this city for
many years, and served as county
treasurer for about fourteen years.
The following obituary appeared in
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

March 18th. The ForeSters en-
deayored to get Rev. Brennan for ST.
Patrick's day, but owing to the fact
that celebration will be held on that
day at Wausau, it was impossible for
the reverend gentlemen to be here.
The subject of Father Brennan's lee
ture will be '"The Awaking of the
American Conscience" This will be
limited strictly to the members of the
Court who are privileged to invite
each one lady.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
FIR. BREMEN WILL
LECTURE In THIS CITY

Word has been received from
Rev. J. J. Brennan, of Wausau, to the
effect that he has accepted the invi-
tation of the local Court of Catholic
Order of Foresters to deliver lecture
at Foresters' Hall on Wednesday,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

BE careful about that little cough.
Get something right away; some good,
reliable remedy that will move the
bowels. Keddney'S Laxative Cough
Syrup acts gently yet promptly Oh the
bowels and allays Inflammation at the
same time 1t is pleasant to take and
it is especially recommended for cbil.
dren, as it tastes nearly as good as
maple sugar. Sold by Johnson & Hill
VI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Greatest spring tonic, drives out all
impurities. Makes the blood rich.
Fills you with warm, tingling life.
Most reliable spring regulator. That's
HOLSTERS Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c,
Tea or Tablets. J. E. DAILY Drug &
JeWelry Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
WAS H0NORED
AND RESPECTED
Emanuel Dutruit had a Long
and Useful Life

The many old time friends OF En-
anuel Dutruit were greatly surprised
last week to hear of his sudden death.
While his friends knew of his feeble
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Now is the time to take Rocky
Mountain Tea 1t drives out the
germs of winter, builds up the
stomach. kidneys and liver. The
most wonderful spriug tonic to make
people well. You'll be surprised with
results. 35c, Tea or Tablets. John
E. DAILY Drug s. Jewelry Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

Mrs. Hattie Demarais arrived
Monday from Minneapolis for a visit
with her father Lemuel Kroner. and
other relatives. Her many old time
friends will all be glad to see her.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12
These Two Numbers are worth your notice

No 1889 is ladies tailored suit in blue
only. The coat is a three button cutaway
front effect with full length sleeves, full satin
lined, trimmed with buttons and bias bands
The skirt is plain gored with faring founce
trimmed with inch bias band The cloth
in this suit is fine corded panama. The
general effect is pleasing. The price is. -22.5O
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-12

No. 1172 is the new Jap suit in brown.
The coat is made with one continuous piece
on shoulder and sleeve, which is half length,
with wide faring cuff. The skirt is cut with
an extra wide flare On founce and finished
with pointed bias band The cloth is of fine
quality of panama and is serviceable and
handsome Gown Price .27.5O
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-19
Want Magazines.

The p bile librarian is anxious to
obtain the following magazines for
the use of the high school debaters
who will debate with the Spokane
high school in the near future:
Arena, May, 1908; Atlantic Month
". October, 1904; North American
Review, January, 1905, June, 1905;
Outlook, July 1904, March, 1906;
Review Of Reviews, September, 1908.
May, 1905: Saturday Evening Post,
October 1904: Worlds Work, Decem-
Der, 1906, February, 1906.
Coeur d'Alene evening press. (Coeur d'Alene, Idaho) 1907-1929, 1908-10-19

According to an English paper. the
latest wrinkle In education Is TO Pe
folal in Paris. II is school for dogs.
sThe object" says the article. Is to
teach them politehess. The animals
arp traired 10 welcome visitors by
iumping M. wagging their tails and
giving 4 low bark. When the visitor
leaves. the dog accompanies him to the
DIR. constantly wagging his tail, and
bovs his farewell by bending his head
10 the floor. He Is trained. likewise. to
niet M a handkerchief. glove or fan
that has been dropped and return Il to
the owner"