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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Rent and Poverty.

Men connected with charity organi-
cations in the big cities have discover
ed that there is the closest connection
with the rating of family and the
rent paid by the same. In other words,
if a family is found applying for help
which pays about So or 50 monthly
for rent, at which price only the poor
est apartments of very few rooms can
be secured, they are found invariably
to be shiftless and on very low plane
of living. On the other hand, IL they
have been paying about So month
they prove to be thrifty and self-re-
specting and their need of assistance to
be due to temporary hard luck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Your Scalp.

An appalling amount of injury may
be done to scalp and tresses by ig-
norance in brushing and combing. For
instance, tangles must be removed gen
tly, II the hair is not to be snapped,
and the comb must go lightly over the
scalp, stimulating circulation, without
scratching.
Thin, poorly nourished hair would
be less common were scalp circulation
better, for through Its aid the hair
follicles are fed. and the natural secre-
lions are normal. Without it the scalp
tightens to the skull and the roots are
choked or starved.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
FREED FROM PERJURY CHARGE.

$. H. Montgomery, Son of Galena
Lumberman, Clears Self.
Shelley II. Montgomery, son of E. w.
Montgomery. the well-known Galena, ILL.,.
lumberman. was released from charges of
perjury in the Circuit Court in Kenosha,
Judge Belden holding that the examina-
ton on which Montgomery was alleged to
have given the perjured testimony was
not legal hearing and that no evidence
taken at that time could be introduced
either against Montgomery or Frank l..
jackson. who was accused with him. The
men were given a reception by friends
who thronged the court room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26

Buttons are to be used as trimming
for all the spring dresses, and there
can be no better time than the pres
ent to make them, so that when the
seamstress comes in the spring they
will be ready. For linen gowns the
buttons will be covered with linen, but
many will wear crocheted buttons, and
as these are easy TO make with a
crochet hook and coarse cotton, they
might as well be started. First the
button is covered with linen to match
the suit, then over this is fastened a
loose crocheted mesh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26

~S~~~~~N~@SNc
The average weekly wages paid to
female laborers Of all classes in Ger
many is little over 1925 each.
Out Of every 100000 girl babies
born 871,266 are alive at the age of
IL months; 10000 less boys live
through the first year.
The possession Of $4,000 left to her
by relative so unhinged the mind of
young woman named Bell of Sterk
stroom, Cape Colony, that she commit
ted suicide.
The medal presented to Grace Darl-
ing for her heroism in saving nine
lives from the wreck Of a Forfarsbire
steamer in 1888 will shortly be sold at
auction In London.
Miss Mira l.. Dock, who is one of
the vice presidents Of the State Fedora
ton OF Pennsylvania Women, has the
unique honor of being the only woman
on the forestry commission of Penn
sylvania.
Ohio stands second in the number
of clubs In the general federation and
seventh in the club membership among
the States represented in the general
federation, with 305 club and 12,5OO
clubwomen enrolled.
Miss Martha e. Johnson, Of Laconia.
n. H., has the somewhat unusual honor
fer her sex Of being tax collector.
She does it well, too, and her first an
nual report Is so satisfactory that she
Is to be reappointed.
One Of the most fearless adventurers
in the world is Miss Lavinia Rudberg.
who, under the auspices of Yale Uni
yersity, was sent up into the wilds Of
the Quinault Indian reservation to take
the physical measurements Of the In
dians.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Word DeriYationa

Disaster is an astrological term
meaning ''unfayorable star" one of the
many words that astrology has be.
queathed TO the English language. Pre-.
dominant" ill starred" ''in the ascend
ant" are other instances. not to speak
Of the expression My stars" Even
influence" is really astrological, signi-
flying the flowing in upon human affairs
of the power of some heavenly body.
Petrol and petrol both descend
from petra" rock. Petrol" comes
directly enough through petroleum, .
rock oil, but ''petref' through st. Pc
ter, after whom the bird was named
because it appeared to walk upon the
waves
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Women and Housekeeping.

If there be any one thing more than
another calculated TO try the patience
of faithful housekeeper, it is to dis
cover. after dutifully accomplishing a
mornings routine work, rip in the
carpet, or worn place. i'll the rug, grin
ming insinuatingly at one. with the sug-
gestion in its open countenance of the
truth of the saying that woman's work
is never done.
l have long wondered. and am still
at Il loss to decide (having tried both
methods), which is the happier woman,
she who at once goes and mends the
rip. or darns the hole, or she who puts
her shawl over her head and runs into
a neighbor's to gossip till time to get
dinner. One thing is certain, the WON
an who doesn't let the rip affect her
conscience will keep a smooth complex
ion longer, and the question is, will
her husband be more disguised by
catching his foot in the rip, or with
the wrinkles she brings upon her face
by persistent application to the petty
duties that waste the heart and wear
the body?
1t Is a fact that men are not given
to warm appreciation of domestic
virtues; they take them too much as
a matter Of course; they do not stop
to consider that washing dishes and
sweeping floors and cooking meals is
work, and work of the very hardest
and most trying kind.
The average man comes home from
his business in the evening expecting
dinner awaiting him. He is ignorant
of the many steps, the infinite care,
the inconvenience of being roasted over
the stove, and the countless trials and
annOyanceS that are incident to the
preparation of a meal He thinks it is
natural TO a woman to keep house. and
if she does it we'll she is only doing
what she ought to.
| have frequently noticed that wom-
en- who are not too careful in house
keeping have the most devoted hus-
bands. Women who wear themselves
out accomplishing narrow projections
must find in those PROJECTIONS their
own reward. for men will never APP
preciate them.
The good dinner the general aspect
of comfort, these impress man deeply,
but for the rest, he would rather have
a pretty and smiling wife than one too
earnest IN her household duties.
Hence ! believe it is just as we'll to
put Il rug over the ripped place, or set
a footstool over it, and go gossiping,
as to get down on all tours and make
your back ache and ruin your fingers
sewing It UP. Blessed be the woman
whose blood and judgment are so well
co-mingled that she finds time for both
mending ard goSsiping, and does not
allow herself to become hopelessly ad-
dicted either to the minutia of house
keeping or to the habit of indiscrimi-
nate gadding-Juliet V. Strauss in Chi
cago Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
The Economical Woman.

The woman who must study economy
in planning her new spring clothes will
find a separate skirt useful addi-
ton to her wardi ODE. If she carefully
studies the latest fashion reports from
abroad she knows that the costume
that is. the skirt and waist made of
the same material and sometimes cut
in one-is much more the vogue than
the separat, skirt and the shirt waist.
Yet sometimes it is not always conve-
nient to have an entire new gown, in
which case the separate skirt will
nroYe invaluable.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
The Photograph
-0ONo0NN~NNr

The door of his cabin stood open and
a shaft of light stole in over his shout
der as though to examine the fireplace,
and the pans and kettles hanging pic
turesQuely about the walls and the two
or three extra hunks for possible visit
ors, and the floor and quantity carved
tools--all as bright and immaculate as
though presided over by a woman; and
another shaft came down through the
foliage and rested upon the bowed,
whitening head, and upon the rough
knotted fingers that were unconsciously
betraying the longings of repressed
soul to the familiar, responsive strings
of his violin.
A boat came noisily up the river and
WINS fastened to the bank below the
cabin; then two men hurried up the
slope, leaving a third to follow more
leisurely. But still Bat Pipaud played
on unmindfully, unconscious.
"Oh. say" called one of the men
impatiently. that's awful fine, but will
you please stop just minute?'
The bow poised in the air and then
flashed final staccato across the
strings.
Are you Bat PinaudT
'Oui, and MONSIEUR?
"Oh. I'm Doc willets, and my friend
here is Col. Case. We and Jack Phil
lips down there have been camping on
the big lake for the last two months.
What we want with you Is this" lower
ing his voice and glancing over his
shoulder to see that their companion
was still beyond hearing; were up for
q days fishing in the rive, and Case
and have each bet 500 with Phillips
that Wen get the biggest creel. Now
we understand that you're intimate
with every fish in the Penobscot, and
what we want is for you to place us on
sure. See?"
Yes, Bat saw-perhaps more than
they intended, or would have liked. He
had heard OF Doc Wfllets and Col
Case, and of reckless, good-natured
Jack Phillips, who allowed the sharp
ers to bleed him on every possible pre-
text. and in a way that was patent to
everybody but himself. .'Oui, sure
ment," he saw.
Everything all right?" asked Jack
Phillips, as he joined the group, sup
per and breakfast accommodations for
the night, and all that sort of thing?'
Haven't had time TO ask yet, you
followed us up so close" rejoined Doc
Willets, tipping wink of secrecy to
Bat and at the same time jingling some
coins in his pocket, but L suppose
there'n be no trouble, eh, guide?"
Bat rose slowly and carried his fiddle
into the cabin. When he came out be
was again the obliging, matter-o fact
trapper and guide.
Il s'pose maybe fixed up all those
things" he said graciously. Now. you
go In the cabin or sit down under the
trees, whatever you like best. Soon's
bring things up from the boat well
have supper"
1t was dark before the supper had
been prepared and eaten. and then, al
their request, Bat took them down to 8
deer run to try their luck at flash
light.
The next morning they were out with
the day, and after a hasty eating OF
breakfast and careful preparation OF
lines. they followed Bat mile or %
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26

Elaborate braiding is seen on many
of the newest models, both in cloth
and velvet, the narrow soutache being
the most popular. Braiding, combined
with heavy embroidery, is particularly
effective on broadcloth or velvet.
A jacket showing decided point
at the front is one of the styles seen
among the newly arrived linen cos
tunes. 1t is pattern carried over
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
MAKE NIGHT RAID ON CLOCKS.
Milwaukee Firemen Take Down
Timepieces Displayed on Street.

Milwaukee Firemen Take Down
TimeDieces Displayed on Street.
Acting upon orders from Mayor Becker,
a detail of 'fremen tore down all clocks
standing before jewelry stores in Milwau-
kee which have been there in violation of
the recent order. Practically every such
clock in Milwaukee was removed. The
value of the timepieces is close to $780,
900. The work of the firemen was thor
ough, and within an hour after the raid
began not a clock was standing. Care
was taken not to damage the mechanism,
and as each clock was taken down it was
left on the sidewalk. The firemen did not
meet opposition from the owners. The
raid also included the removal of all hang
ing signs. which have come under the ban
of the ordinance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Use of Hair Tongs.

Unless woman really desires to be
gray long before her time, the constant
not to be thought of, for the heat from
the irons cannot fail to dry out the
natural oil in the tresses, making them
crisp, broken and often gray. Instead
of waving the hair by this injurious
heat process, substitute patent waivers
or liquid curling preparations.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Getting to Sleen.

If you are troubled with insomnia
some of the following ideas are worth
trying out, as they are certain to ac
complish what seems impossible of
achievement, wooing sleep successfully
A warm bath before retiring-not a
cold one, for the latter will wake you.
Drink cup of cool, not iced, water,
and this will bring good repose. Sleep
with your windows open at the top and
bottom, be it ever so small a space,
so you can just feel breeze on your
face. Put in your bath a little bag
containing dried clover tops and laven-
der flowers, and as the water cools
there will be delightful odor arising
from it. 1t is thus indicated and
slightly perfumed and sure cure for
insomnia
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Three Qualify in Test.

Glen Gilliland of Leon won in the COM
petitive examination held under the di-
recton of the State civil service commits
sion for candidates for appointment to
the naval academy at Annapolis. Md.
Eric Xenke of Milwaukee ranked second
and Hugo Sonderegger of Milwaukee was
third The names of these three will be
certified to Senator La Toilette, and he
will recommend one of them for appoint
ment to the academy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
LOST-A CONSTITUTION.

Original Copy of WiscOnsin's Cam
not Be Found-Adopted in 1S4S.
Where is the original copy of the con-
stitution of Wisconsin, passed in 1913?
This question has puzzled State officials
for years. Those interested in old docu-
ments have applied at the Office of the
Secretary of State. but it cannot be To-
Gated. At the Office is a neatly copied
constitution, rolled and kept in an air.
tight tin can. The names signed to the
document, however. are not signatures of
the signers. but are hand-printed names
of the signers arranged by counties. 1t
is believed the original copy of the con-
stitution was sent to the printer when the
labors of the convention were finished, and
never returned
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
HIS CLUB IN A PAPER.

Oshkosh Man Is Attacked the
Street and Is Badly Beaten.
John w Grundy. a furniture dealer
in Oshkosh. was assaulted on the street
by a man who carried club wrapped in
a newspaper. A. l.. Kachelski, an up
hosterer. has been arrested, charged with
being the assailant. Grundy claims to
have recognized the man as Kachelski.
According to Grundy's story. Kacheski
bought furniture of him and paid 80
cents down, but the furniture was sold
to another person by mistake. kachelski
came to the store to get his purchase and
made a fuss so that Grundy elected him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26

The frame of this hat had high
crown and narrow rundown brim. 1t
was covered with dark blue liberty
satin, which was plain under the brim
and tucked on top. A wide piece of
embroidered velvet was draped around
the crown. A pearl buckle was placed
on the right side near the front A
large bunch of fancy feathers orna-
ments the left side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Hiccough Easily Stopped.

This is, most distressing and OBJ
stinate complaint to those in whom
it occurs, says the Family Doctor.
We do not refer, of course, to the
hiccough attendant upon great pros
tration of the system, but to those
instances Every frequent, indeed) OF a
simple spasmodic condition of stomach
and esophagus which assails the in
dividual without any other symptom
Of disease, and in the treatment Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
SLAYER Is SET FREE.
Gov. Davidson COmmutes Sentence
of John 3ernhardt of Waukesha.

Gov. Davidson has issued a commute
ton of the sentence of John Bernhardt
of Waukesha from life to thirty years.
This Communication is in effect a pardon,
as the subject has already served more
than thirty years in prison. When a boy
in Waukesha Bernhardt attacked a sa-
loonkeeper with whom he had had a pre-
vious quarrel. Bernhard stepped out
from behind tree. dealt the saloonkeeper
blow and robbed him. The saloonkeeper
died from the effects of the assault and
Bernhardt was found guilty by jury
of murder in the first degree and sentenc-
ed for life. The application for the par
don was presented by Senator Roehr near
ly year ago. The mans aged parents
have made long fight for pardon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Law TO DEFEAT CUPID.
Wheaton Man Invokes Aid Of County
Officer A:sinsf Persisfenf Nancr

Miss Ella GinnisS has returned home
TO Chippewa Falls. having in vain laid
siege TO the heart of John Rowe ~ his
home in Wheaton. She says she has NOT
given up hope OF winning him. Rowe has
invoked the assistance of Sheriff Smith
and District Attorney Conger. If they
do not put stop 10 the woman's propos-
ing. he will apply for court Injunction.
Miss Ginniss says. although she rever
met Rowe until few days ago. she loves
him and that her love will win in the
end For over a year she has written TO
him. she alleges. and has received endear-
ing replies Rowe denies having written
10 Miss tiinniss or having received let
tiers from her II is believed that some
one carried on correspondence with Miss
Ginniss in Rowe'S name. and intercepted
her answers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
For School Wear.

A white and brown checked Panama
skirt, plated from the hips to the
knees, a white and brown madras
waist, white linen collar, brown silk
throw-over tie, brown shoes and hose
and a brown chip sailor hat will be a
suitable outfit for the high school girl
who contemplates new frock for
spring wear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
FINDS NO RECORD OF MARRIAGE

Married so Years, Woman Is I'm
able to Prove Ceremony.
Though married for fifty years. Mrs.
Sarah Wheeler of Chippewa Falls. whose
husband died a short time ago. finds her
self unable to prove that the ceremony
ever took place. She applied to the War
Department for widows pension. and
has met with refusal because of INSULT
cient proofs of her wedding. She went
to Richland county. where she was mar
ried, but could find no record of the
ceremony
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Mrs, r.. IT. Roberts Dies.

A telegram was received in Racine an
nouncing the death at Wilkesburg, Pa.
of Mrs. Roberts. wife of Rev. r. T.
Roberts. For five years she and her
husband had charge of the State school
for dependent children at Sparta. In 1891
they went to Racine and lived there nine
years. Mrs Roberts is survived by her
husband and three children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
FAINTs N FIRE DRILL.


Child Jumps from Window Of school
in North Fond du Lac.
A FIRE drill that verged on the spectacu-
lar took place at Washington school at
North Fond du Lac. When the gong
sounuea, one child jumped out of the win
dow and another tainted. The remainder
of the pupils marched out and the school
was emptied in a minute and fifty sec
onds. Residents of the village are now
convinced the action of the board in or
dering fire escapes was good thing.
They saw that if the children must leave
by the window route it would be better
for them to jump on a fire escape in
stead of on the ground.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
LOses License; Tries Politics.

BY tie vote. decided by the mayor,
the Manitowoc common council revoked
the license of Charles Olson, charged with
violation of the excise laws. The mayor
scored the council because of its refusal to
accept it's own recommendation for revo-
cation Olson has now filed papers as a
candidate for Alderman.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Aged German Actress Dies

Mrs. Margaret Pfeiffer. former we'll
known German actress, died in her home
in La Crosse as the result of fall. aged
Sc. Mrs. Pfeiffer and her husband the
late Alexander Pfeiffer played German
dramas in New York. Chicago, Milwaukee
and other large cities
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
To Whiten the ska.

After you have washed and dried
your face carefully, apply the following
lotion: One quart Of water previously
boiled and strained, thirty drops OF al
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26

which anti-srasmodics prove inert.
Relief can be obtained by directing
the patient to hold the arms straight
above the head and to keep inspiring
as long as is feasible, so as to retain
the air in the lungs for as long a
period as possible.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26

To test the efficiency of fire drill in his
school building, Janitor Cameron of Chip
pewa Falls overheated all the rooms. The
teachers and pupils complained. but for
over an hour had to endure it. Then sud
denly the fire alarm was given. All be-
lieved the building was on fire. but they
marched out in an orderly manner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Found Dead in Bed

knudt Ellingsen. AZ. was found dead
in bed in the home of his brother-in-law
He lived many years in Perry, Dane
county, but for the last few years had
lived in Fargo. y. d. He was in Blanch-
ardyille on a visit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Cut Of LincoIn's Nose.

William Knute. aged II, a high school
student in kaukauna, was arrested for
cutting the nose off a bust of Abraha N
Lincoln. He was charged with malicious
destruction of property. He gave no ex-
cuse for his act
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
Carnegie Gives to Beloit college.

President Eaton of Beloit college an
nouncet a gift of $4,000 from Andrew
Carnegie to the college. given to help
complete the $4,000 necessary to be
raised TO procure $4,000 from the Rookie
Teller general education fund. Only S4O,-
600 remains to be raised.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
When You Visit.

When you contemplate visit try to
make it point to arrive at your des-
tination during the daytime. 1t is oft
en- difficult re locate place at night
and is embarrassing to the hostess and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26

Austria's great salt mine at Wielczka
has 600 miles of galleries and employs
1900 miners. 1t has been worked fo1
the last six centuries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-03-26
For Dainty Fingers.

To remove ink stains from tie fin
gers, rub the birthstone of a match
over the soiled parts.