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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02

Owing to III health. Lillian Couture has re.
mer Department of the High school and left
last Saturday for her home at Marshneld.
VIM. Corrigan is visiting az the Pat Nc
Kewon home
-fhe Misses Stella and Gertie Potter who.
teach at Sherry spent last week at their home
here. ~.
Albert Wells who attends Normal at
Stevens Point is enjoying vacation at his
home in thiscity '-s@
Ben King, of Lindsey. visited friends in
this city last Friday and Saturday.
c. H. Currie and VIM. strope have recently
Joined the local lodge OF the l. OO.F.
Matt webber and family of Chicago, have
moved onto their farm near veedum.
Dr. Slmmonson of Tomah, made a profes-
sional visit here one day last week. -
The fifth and last number of the PEOPLES
Lecture course was.given at the Congreea-
ttional church last Friday eve. Pres John
/ F. Sims OF stevens Roint normal was the
speaker OF the evening, and handled the
subject OF Lincoln" in a most able and in
teresting manner. Those who were absent
4 go ~ AAASSSN q al z tICdt
Ed. Clack has shipped several more car
loads of potatoes recently.
| The F. R. A. are planning to give basket
social at the l. o.. o. F. hall Thursday even
ing, April End.
Cora Wilsey who teacher in the Oliver dis
trict enjoyed weeks vacation at her home
| in this city last week
James Steemson of Vernon Co., has been
visiting his brother Oliver
High School Notes.
the school is singing now, this being spring
vacation.
| MI. Junkman expects to be absent from
our city the greater part of this week.
Miss Willis left Saturday for her home a,
Seymour where shewin spend her vacation
with her parents and friends.
Miss Cassie Raymond of the class 'O2 visited
school last Monday.
Co. Supt. Morris gave Teachers exami-
nation in the main room last Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday. Among the High
School Students who took the examinations
4 were:-Leslie MCCOY, Edna oliver, Amos
Dawes, Isaac Baum, Leroy Dawson, Stella
Wells, Alice Mccoy, Sarah Baum, Clara
| Protz, Hazel Glines and Mabel Hammen
| In all probability the date for the High
| School play will be given sooner than here
| to-fore given out 1t is undecided as to the
exact date as yet. The 3rd and Ath acts were
rehearsed Tuesday night, only one rehearsal
will be held this week several of the players
expecting to be absent'part of the time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
INDEPENDENCE.
taxpayers.

Geo. w. Davis, the Republican can
didate for mayor. is man who is en-
tirely independent in his business and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02
Very respectfully yours,
Grand Rapids, Wis, Mar. 81, '0S.

-Kennedy;s Laxati We Cough Syrup
the cough syrup that tastes nearly as
good as maple sugar and which chill
dren like so we'll to take. Unlike
nearly all other cough remedies, it
does not oonStipate, but on the other
hand it acts promptly yet gently on
the bowels, through which the cold is
forced out of the system, and at the
same time it allays Inflammation.
Always use Kennedy'S Laxative
Cough Syrup. Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02

Joseph Martin returned home from
Chicago and Milwaukee Tuesday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-04-02

County Judge.
(First publication Mar. &c expires April 16
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
COUNTERfEITERS.

Deputy Unied States Marshal Ed
O'Donnell arrested Mr.. and Mrs.
Joseph o. Smith, farmers. at their
home near Voodville. Newaygo county
last Friday on charge of counterfeit
ing silver dollars They were taken
to Grand Rapids to await trial in
Federal court. For some time there
has been flood of counterfeit silver
dollars In the vicinity OF White Cloud.
Woodvlle and Big Rapids. A Pere
Marquette conductor made the first
Suspicion bv neighbors
pointed toward Smith and his wife
who were married four years aRo
through Newavgo matrimonial
bureau. O'Donnell visited the couple
and their denial was 30 strong and
seemed to be so much
i'm their favor that the officer nearly
left the premises Before going, how
ever, he reached his hand down into a
chimney basin under stove pipe and
there found coins hidden. Further
revealed babbit metal and q
mold He then placed the couple
under arrest Howard City Record.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

A son of Sir Hiram Maxim. the in
ventor of the marine gun, has been
granted patent for silent firearm
The noise of the discharge is muffie d
by a mechanism that insures gradual
instead of a sudden escape of the gas
liberated by the explosion of powder.
This invention is sure to prove of adj
vantage in case of war In covering the
approach of skirmishers and in con-
cealing positions of attack and defense.
1t will also give new and terrible ad-
vantage of persons bent upon the ac-
complishment of secret crimes of vio-
lence. In this aspect of the us of the
silent firearm, is invention is to be
deplored.
The annual meeting of the Alma Art
Club was held at the home of Mrs. I.
+. Timby Wednesday, March 18th.
The officers elected are President, Mrs.
MAYNARD Pringle: vice president, Edna
Swigart; recording secretary. Anna
Montigel; corresponding secretary,
Grace Messenger Delegates to State
Federation of Woman's Clubs, Mrs T.
+. rimby; alternate. Sadie Messenger
The meeting of Wednesday. March
18th, will he held with Mrs L. +.
Timby.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
ADDITIONAL LOCALS.

Subscribe for the Record.
The thimble club of the W. r. G.
i'll meet with Mrs. Edd Adams Tues
day afternoon. March 18th.
T. J. CLARK attended the Austin
Blair Republican Club banquet at Big
Rapids last Thursday evening.
The Ely Sunday school will again
resume its work next Sunday, March
15h. 800 O'Clock p. m. ALI invited.
VIM. Knudson and wife of Lyons
were in the city Tuesday. Mr.. Knudson
purchased house and lot near the
Episcopal church and will soon move
his family to this city.
The new constitution will be voted ON
at the November election, as directed
by the constitutional convention, &C
cording to a decision of the supreme
conrt fled Monday morning. The court
was divided on the question, six judges
holding with the constitutionality of the
conventions stand. and three conten
ne for the April date.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

Kodol Is today the best known
remedy for all disorders of the stom-
ach, such as dyspepsia. heart burn,
sour stomach and belching of gas.
Sold here by Charles Rhodes.
lone never knows, said salesman
in one of the big stationers. ''how
many people are afflicted with given
infirmity until something comes up
to call attention TO it. Everyone
knows In general way that a num-
Der of persons are left-handed; but
until we got these new playing cards
with the index marks in all four
corners, which were invented Just for
left handed players had no idea that
SO many people held their cards in
their right hand. have been Keep-
ing count for week now, and / 6nd
that about one person in six wants
cards for left-handed palyers. New
York Sun
Another on of those pretty little
surprises took Ilace in this vicinity
when one of our most highly esteemed
young men, Mr.. Archie Kelley and
Miss Hattie Syfer. of Sumner town
ship were united in marriage by Rev.
George Andrews, at the LONE of the
brides grandparent March Z. 1908.
The bride was one of our most popular
young ladies the parlor was daintily
cried in pink and white roses The
dining room in white and green. AT
high noon the bride and groom took
their places under an arch of pink and
white. The bride was attired in a
dainty blue skirt snd.iumper and white
silk waist while the groom wore
fastblack. The bride received many
beautiful and useful presents
The 'chancery case of Elizabeth
Erickson VS.. Micheal Koffenberger
and-wife and Clinton Nelson came on
for trial in Ithaca Monday before
Judge Scarf and took large number
of witnesses from the city and Seville
township to the county seat. James
q. Kress represented Mrs Erickson
and John ID. Spinney Mr.. Koffenberger
and and wife. On account of Mr.,
Koffenberger being sick in Alma. with
no hoDes of recoverey the Judge,
Court Stenographer Luther and Officer
Powers came to Alma Tuesday and
his testimony was taken at his resi-
dence. The testimony of Drs Day
and Lamb and other witnesses was
taken at the city hall Argument
we're made by the respective solicitors
and the matters In controversy sub
mitted to the court for his decree.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
A GREAT LAND OPENING.
Washington. ID. c..
March IL, 1908.

Washington, ID. G..
March IL, 1908.
Special to The Record
A number of exceptional opportuni-
ties will be offered this spring by the
Government for eneterprising and
intelligent farmers to secure choice
farms On a dozen or more large irriga :
tion projects which are now nearing
completion.
Owing the rapid narrowing of the
limits of the unoccupied public do
main, it is doubtful if these oppor-
tunities will ever occur again. 1t is
probable, therefore, that the West will
see one of 1.-The greatest infiuxes of
homeseekers in 1905 that has been wit
messed in many years.
The great fertility and wonderful
crop yields from irrigated lands, and
the favorable terms the Government
offers settlers. warrants the belief that
before the year closes not a single
farm will he without its entryman.
These farms are located in Norh Dakota
Montana, Wyoming and Nevada.
letter addressed to The Statistician
u. S. Reclamation Service, Washing
ton, ID. c. will secure full information
concerning the location, soil. climate,
crop possibilities. and terms of disposal
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

Mr.. John Stewart. who has been
representing the Joliet Bridge & Iron
Co. in the Upper Peninsula, and
northern Wisconsin. was in the city
Saturday enroute for his home in
Saginaw. Mr.. Stewart will hereafter
have a territory In Lower Michigan
with headquarters in Saginaw.
Francis Dodds. of ut. Pleasant, can
didate for the Republican nomination
for congress from this. the Elevent b
Congressional District. was an Alma
visitor last Friday Mr.. Dodds was
on his way home from the Austin
Blair Republican Club banquet at Big
Rapids.
The Detroit Free Press of March
10th had the following dispatch under
date of Hudson, March Q. Spencer
II. Bland. son of Pearce N. Bland, of
the Hudson Gazette. "A former Detroit
newspaper man. is dead from tuhercu-
losis. He contracted a cold. while
watching the destruction of Michigan
Stove company's palut by fire last
March. In September Mr. Bland went
to Denver, but the climate did not
agree with him. He was born in De-
troit % years ago and learned the
printing trade In Detroit Funeral SER
vices will be held Tuesday
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
SCHOOL REPORT

Monthly report for the Klees schoo
District No 2, IF Ferris township, fol
the month ending March |, 1908: No,
of days taught, 20; No. of pupils en-
rolled 80; average daily attendance "a
per centage of attendance 20.
Miss Hazel Gaddum. Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

Report for sixth month ending Feb
ruary 2sth, 1908 of Douglass School.
No. enrolled 80; DAYS taught 20. Those
not absent during the month were San.
ford Woodland, Ida johnson. Mary Hol.
land. Hazel Wilson and Willie Wilson.
Miss Myrtle Duffield, Teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

To my friends and customers ] wish
to say that | have not disposed of my
ice business as per rumors. will be
prepared to promptly FIJI any and all
orders given me and will thoroughly
appreciate your business.
G.. NJ. Hodgkinson.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

The banquet given by the Austin
Blair Republican Club at Big Rapids
last Thursday evening brought togeth-
or between three and four hundred
Republicans to the state. A good time
was enjoyed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

FOR SALE--Largest style upright
piano. mahogany finish, beautiful tone.
high grade; cost $4,000. will sell
cheap for cash. Much more desirable
than cheap grade new piano, which
soon gets metallic tone. Inquire of
Mrs NJ. c. Hovey, 1875 Delaware Ave.
St. Louis Mich. -
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

STYLE 3-Nobby little Stripped
Panama Prince Chap Suits. We
have them in Blue, Brown and
Navy, nicely tailored.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

The pain IN Mas head has gone.
She's as happy as can be,
Her health is right, her temper bright,
Since takeing HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea at night. For sale
by Geo. +. Sharrer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

For a leader we are offering you
a $500 Skirt for. SD. 90
You can see them in our window
in Brown, Blue and Black.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

WANTED POTATOEs-For the re-
mainder of the week we will pay soc
per bushel for limited quantity of
potatoes. LEE MERCANTILE co.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

STYLE 4-Chiffon Panama Suits,
tight fitting, tailored, trimmed
with braid binding. Practical suit
for all occasions. AT $22.OO
We have lots more to offer you
and will let you come in and see
for yourself what we have.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

We are showing an elegant line
CT Voiles, heavily trimmed with
Silk Bands, and the new, strictly
tailored, 80 gore skirt. This is en-
tirely new.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
We Mention Our Skirts.

We are showing the newest mod
els in Panamas, Voiles, Serges,
Chiffon Panamas, Batistes, in the
following shades Brown, Navy,
Copenhagen, Tan, Ecru, in fact all
the leading colors.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
Real Estate
For Sale or
Exchange

100 acres 2H miles from Ithaca,
nearly all improved, SIS per acre.
so acres 7 miles from Alma, S.
acres improved. $50. per acre.
One cement block house nearly
completed, wired for electric
light.
One 8 room house, cement block
foundation, in good condition.
VIII sell small payment down
Balance on monthly payments
j. L. MILLER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11
Miscellaneous Wants
MEAT AND FISH.

The City Market will keep a full
line of fish and the choicest of meats.
Lard &c In 2olb cans Try our salmon
steak.
w. A. Sack.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-03-11

STYLE Popular Butterfly Suit.
We have them in all the leading
shades and predict big year for
them. They must be seen to be
appreciated. See our prices.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
HERE'S REAL SAFETY ENVELOPE.
Ingenious Device for Double Locking q
Letter.

A new envelope made in Paris Is
proof against the thief or the meddler
who opens a letter to extract or to
read its contents and then reseals IL
SO cleverly Is to hide any sign Of 1t
having been tempered with.
The new envelope 10 really two en-.
velopes. Each is Of thin paper, one q
pronounced blue, the other lighter in
color and different in texture. Each
has gummed nap.
The letter 10 FIRST placed In the blue
envelope. which Is slightly smaller
than the other. Instead Of sealing this
It IL placed In the outer envelope and
the inner nap brought outside and
gummed down on to the larger en-.
velope.
The outer Zap 10 still unsealed. II
is much larger than the inner nap and
reaches down to'a good-sixsd star.
shaped opening which shows through
to the inner envelope. 20 that when
the outer nap 10 sealed It sticks not
only to tho outer envelope but also
through this opening to the inner one
The letter IL thus practically locked
and double locked.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
HAVE FIRM BELIEF IN FAIRIES.
Curious superstltIons That Are etlll
Prevalent In ireland.

In ireland there have been for many,
many ages curious superstitions re-
garding fairies. In the old time these
imagined little elnns were thought to
b half human and half spirit nature,
and had strange powers over mankind
The good folk of Erin used to propiti.
ate The fairies In many ways, q few Of
chem being ~ follows:
II . child spilled milk on the floor
ths mother would say: That's for tho
fairies" thinking that some fairy had
caused the accident. Thus the careless
child went unreprimanded. II ono were
throwing slops out Of the window or
door she must cry out to the fairies:
Take care of the water!" Otherwise
some fairy passing might get drenched.
and retaliate In some unpleasant man
aer. II horseshoe was nailed over
the door II would prevent the fairies
from entering to do mischief to the in
mates. II . small piece Of iron were
sewol into an infants garment the
fairies would never modest II by caus.
Ing Il to suffer collie pains. II large
vessel filled with pure drinking water
were placed in the kitchen at night the
fairies on entering would not touch
the food there. but content themselves
with drinking the water.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
WANTED COMPANY IN MISERY.
Stranger Asked for Directions at Un
fortunate Moment.

IT beg your pardon" said the stran.
ger on the bicycle, riding slowly up to
the sidewalk and steadying himself
by putting his foot on the curb, but
I am looking for q restaurant where
can get . good meal. Can you direct
me to one?"
The man whom he addressed was
standing in front Of q store. trying 10
rub . grain of sand out OF his eye with
one hand and holding his hat on with
the other, for It was windy day, and
at frst he made no response. But
presently he spoke.
Go TO the next block" he said, land
turn to the right. Four doors down
you will ind . restaurant"
The stranger thanked him and rode
on. About an hour later they acci'
dentally met again. The stranger wa
on his way out Of town. He stopped
and spoke.
my friend" he said. II followed
your directions. I went to the restau
rant you directed me to. and got the
worst meal ever had In my life"
II thought you would" answered the
other. III you had waited till goi
that grain Of sand out Of my eye
should have sent you to q good restau
rant, but you didn't. just had ID
divide my misery with somebody. and
you happened to be handy."--Youth'i
Companion.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
A 0ird's Vanity.

The canary bird sang so loud and
clear that the three men, In their
shirt sleeves on the lawn. could not
keep track Of their argument. Dis.
connectedly and without meaning
amid the music foated in the air
such words as "anti-injunction plank"
equality OF opportunity" the trusts"
yellow dog funds" and "a square
deal"
"Drat that bird" said the host. I'll
Ak him."
And he got little mirror and
set 1t In the cage.
The canary stood before the mirror
and was silent. He gaxed with rap
ture at himself. He breathed deep,
like Miss Allen In her "Salome" dance,
and, like the beautiful girl before the
saints head, SO the bird before the
mirror was seized with shivering fits
that ran all over him.
Hes stuck on himself" said the
host. LAS long as leave the mirror
there he won't bulge from it, even to
eat. Now, as I was saying"
And soon great hubbub arose over
tariff revision"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
LED TO NApoLgoN,s DOWNFALL.
Wounded Vanity at the Bottom Of Die
astrous Russian Campaign.

BY the peace Of Tilsit, that remark
able compact made between Napoleon
and the car in a tent on q raft moored
In midstream of the River Memel, DO.
naparte became master Of Europe.
Prussia. the Rhine provinces. Italy.
Spain. were all his, and It has always
been historic puzsle why he should
have gone out Of his way to break an
agreement which must have satisfied
even his ambitions. The best authori.
ties agree that It was wounded vanity.
No sooner had he compelled the
car to hand him over Europe than he
conceived the idea Of marrying Alex.
ander's sister. Trusty ambassadors
were sent to st. Petersburg on this
delicate mission. The GEAR received
them courteously. but showed disincli.
nation to favor the marriage. This he
was entitled to do without giving Of.
Tense: but 1t Is said that court busy.
body heard Alexander privately say
that nothing should induce him to al.
low his sister to marry "the Corsican
parvenu."
This was assiduously reported to Ma.
poleon, who, from that moment. plot.
ted that mighty invasion Of Russia.
which cost him 10000 troops left in
the snow, and proved "the beginning
Of the end"
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
APOLOGY From LITTLE TOMMY.


Dear Teacher: My muther says I
haffto apologize for droren your pick.
chure on the bored as II you was a
oiled made with curls and long WIS.,
ker on your chinn witch you could not
help or me neethur.
II was a meen thing to doc and an
sorry I didd 1t but could not help Il
bscaws you stood thare looksn %
nacherl with the curls and the wissksr
and all and Jenny Ames dared me to
doc Il at resess.
I doc not blaim you for wippen me
becaws It looked 30 mulch like you
you had q purfeck rite to be mad. II
I was you would be mad too.
Ny muther says nobody 10 so sensi-
tive about her looks as a lady teacher
sspeshuiy II she Is a leetls oiled but
this was not to go in the letter.
II you onley understood what is in
side Of boys heads maken them be
misschefuss you would be sorry for
them for 1t is not exackly there fault.
! know you feel wurse about II than
do becaws my wippen does not hurt
now but a pickchure goes on forever.
Teachers have a hard enuf time
goodness knows without beein shods
how they look for a whoal school to
Ian at.
Sometime II you do not care I will
drore you on the bored looken swste
and yung and put your name under 10
everybody will know who It IL and 30
no more for the present frum your
too friend and skoller. Tommy.
New York Times.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
IT 10 A FIDDLE CHURCH vANE.
Reminder Of the Builders Early Days
Of Poverty.

One Of the most curious vanes to
be seen on any church in Great Brit
ain is at Great Gonerby, a parish ad-
Joining Grantham.
II Is in the form of a fiddle and a
bow and is unusually large. Its his.
tory Is curious. Many years ago
peasant resided in Great Gonerby who
eked out a modest livelihood by per-
forming on an old violin which was
almost part Of his life. At last he
decided to emigrate and out in the
far west prospered and became a rich
man
One day he sent to the clergyman at
Great Gonerby sum sufficient to
build church and attached to the
gift the curious condition that metal
replica of his old fiddle and bow should
be on the summit Of the edifce. The
gift was accepted and the vane may
still be seen on the church.
The Logan Republican. [volume] (Logan, Utah) 1902-1924, 1908-12-12
Making shake.p..r. Ancient.

A wsll-known dramatic critic visit.
Ing 0tratford on Shakespeare's birth.
day and hearing the clangor OF the
belts. which. from their tower in the
old church where the poet lies buried.
Avoke the little town to its devo-
'1saa. approached wintry- headed
stEsst sweeper In front OF Irvings inn
- sAid: who 10 the fellow they're
aaAx1ng this fuss about? see you
have Shakespeare hotels, Shakespeare
gfaSRbread. and only tho other day
saw . man driving to town some pigs
.nai1sd 'Shakespsare's best'-who 10
.hs-the fellow who lived In that tum.
f1aeAown shanty yonder!" The old.
est inhabitant" megaphoned his ear
and wheezing. replied: II think he
writ" "Oh, he writ. did he? What
did he write-books. confessions of .
deer stealer. magazine article. =
what?" Il think he writ for the
Bible"