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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
Rain Poor Substitute for Irrigation

And irrigation is better than rain.
Infinitely better. That also sounds
like paradox, but instead it is almost
a truism. What is better-to give a
plant just as much and no more water
than 1t needs and just when 1t needs
it; or to parch it or drown it accord
ing to the whim of the clouds? The
rain falls upon the just and upon the
unjust alike; upon your strawberries
that cry for 1t and upon your sugar
beets that want uninterrupted sum
shine Rain is all right in its place,
but it is a very poor substitute for IT.
rigation. Otherwise why would the
lawns of our cities be sprinkled or irri-
gated, instead of leaving them 20 the
tender mercy of the clouds? No Arid
lands are more fertile than ordinary
lands, and irrigation Is better than
rain-Success Magazine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22

That night Mrs. Stribling said:
What have you been saying to mother.
John? She's been crying about some
thing and she won't tell me what it is"
"I'n tell you" said Stribling. 81
wish she'd 60 She's been here two
days now. Because she happens to be
my mother-in-law l don't see why I'm
to be criticised by her. She's been
trying to make out that I'm mean to
you-or she thinks so, that's all. It's
the natural hostility Of a woman to
the man who marries her daughter. 1
suppose and 1 suppose I'll have to put
up with it; but l don't like it. Just
plain mother-in-law."
The moral is that eternal vigilance Is
the price of toleration.-Chicago Daily
News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22

even If the facts only too apparent.
He won't want to stay half as long the
next time as he will if he anticipates
tears and reproaches."
She apologized for other delinquen-
cies of Stribling's from time to time, as
when he wasn't nice about hat, COM
planned of the dinner or brought guests
home unexpectedly in the course of the
next fifteen or sixteen years.
So everything went along very hap
PLY indeed, upon the whole, until one
fatal evening Stribling came home and
found his mother-in-law in the sitting
room with her embroidery.
"Why, hello mother!" said Stribling,
a little surprised. Il thought we had
lost you"
my rheumatism was troubling me so
this afternoon that Bessie wouldn't let
me co." explained Mrs. Sanaper.
I'm sorry" said Stribling. 81 can
sympathize with you, too. I've been
bothered with neuralgia all day. Where
is Bessie?'
"She went downtown to do a little
shopping" replied Mrs. Sanaper. 81
thought surely that you would come
home on the same train"
Stribling frowned as a sharp pain
shot through his temples. "It's a dick
ems of time for her to stay" he said,
irritably.
Mrs. Sanaper put her hand suddenly
to her back and dropped her work.
"Drat it - she exclaimed.
Il should think she'd manage to buy
what she wanted and be back in time
for dinner" growled Stribling.
II don't think you ought to be cross
about it," said Mrs. Sanaper. "She
isn't away when you come home very
often, poor girl !"
81 suppose you think she ought to
be-" said Stribling. "Shes an abused.
trampled-on, domestic drudge, isn't she?
And I'm a brute. Is that what you
meanT
Mrs. Sanaper groaned a little and
then said with some energy: 81 certain
ly think you are not in a very amiable
mood this evening, John"
Stribling turned on his heel and left
the room.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
STOLE TrOusseau; Is in Jail.

Her desire for a trousseau landed Celia
Morse. a 17-year-old girl, in Jail on her
wedding day. While employed at the La
Crosse County poor farm the girl helped
herself to silk waist, ribbons and a
small amount of cash. She gave as her
reason her coming wedding.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
Saves FishpoIe, Then Family,

With his house burning and his wife
and children inside, the first thing w. c.
Dean of La Crosse rescued was his fish
pole. After carefully depositing his fish
ing tackle in a place of safety, Dean
brought out the children.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
HOW FLOWERS HIDE HONEY
Pits Where Sweets Are Stored
the Lily

the Lily.
Before the bee sucks" as Ariel put
it. he must find the wonderful places
where the flowers hide away their
honey, to be found like the priests
hiding holes in ancient mansions, by
the right sort of visitor, and to keep
away all intruders.
In the recesses of the crown imperial
lily at the center can be seen six large
honey pits, one on every floral leaf, and
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
HARE HUNTED ITSELF.
Rock County Farmer Sees Rabbit
Run Under Drag and Has Stew.

Run Under Drag and Has Stew.
Here is the latest nature fake story told
by farmer living just outside of Be
lott, Joe Gsell, who recently resigned his
position as street car conductor to try
rural life He says he was narrowing
on his land when his dog scared out
rabbit which ran straight under his drag
and was instantly killed He says he en-
joyed the stew that night, but his neigh
bors look at him askance when he relates
the story.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
w.f. NIurderer Gets life

In Appleton, Judge Goodland, terming
the crime probably the worst in the his
tory of the State, sentenced Paul Krause,
found guilty on Saturday of numbering
his divorced wife, Minnie Grunert, to life
Imprisonment at Waupun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
Loses Life in milwaukee Fire.

In a fire following the explosion of a
can of varnish that wrecked the plant of
the A LANCE Manufacturing Company in
Milwaukee, John Kirch, engineer, was so
severely burned that he died in the emer-
gency hospital. Four other men were
burned. The loss is $4,000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22

The population of the city of Superior,
according to the 1908 directory that is
to be published soon, is estimated at A.
so. This is gain of per cent over
the directory figures of last year. Then
the population was estimated at Al, 100.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
bhfuy ARRAY at Racine.

A stabbing affair occurred on North
Wisconsin street. Racine, in which Peter
Jameson was stabbed in the face and his
son, Albert Jameson, had his lip cut open,
and Rudolph Steinke had an eye cut open
and his brother was also cut about the
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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
Grand RaDids Lads Disappear.

Randall De Lap and John Gross, Of
Grand Rapids. are missing, with an au-
tomobile belonging to Gross father. The
lads are about Is years old, and the po-
lice all over the State have been asked to
look out for them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
MOTHER OF EIGHTEEN CHILDREN

Mrs. Catherine MarbOne Has Proba-
bly, Largest Family i'm Wisconsin.
Mrs. Catherine Marbone of Waupun is
perhaps the champion mother in Wiscon-
sin. Mrs. Marbone is only 80 years old,
has been married nineteen years and has
been blessed with eighteen children, one
born each year. She has been married
twice. the first time when she was seven
teen years old. Twelve children blessed
her first marriage and six her second.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
Trying to Prove an AIihI.

sNow, Tommy, either you or Johnny
have been stealing grapes again. Here
are the SKINS
"'Twasn't me, ma-honest it wasn't
I eft all my skins. Leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22

Joseph Jermac, the 14-year-old son Of
Andrew Jermac, a farmer near Wausau-
kee, was fatally shot by his younger sis
ter. The girl not knowing the rife was
loaded, pointed the weapon at her broth
er's head and pulled the trigger. The ball
entered his left eye.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
DOCTOR FATALLY HURT.

Chippewa Falls Physician Gets Too
Near Gasoline with Lighted Match.
DIR. J. c. Flemming was fatally injured
by the explosion of gasoline at Durand.
He was searching for something in the
woodshed with lighted match and came
too near a gasoline tank. Flemming was
Immediately enveloped in flames and but
for the timely arrival of Edward Gill
more. would have been burned to death
on the spot From the woodshed, the
flames spread to the residence of Mrs.
Martha Fox and totally destroyed it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
BUILD NEW WATER MAIN.

Grand Rapids VIII Increase Eficien-
cy of Water supply.
In view of the recent shortage in the
water supply of Grand Rapids, the coun-
Gil is making plans to correct this diff
Guilty by the laying of a special main to
supply the manufacturing plants and
water tanks with river water reserving
the supply of spring water for household
purposes. During the recent drought it
became Necessary to restrict the use Of
water to such an extent that many lawns
and gardens were ruined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
nrnamife Blast Kills.

John Coey. 10 years old, was instant,
" killed and his father, Samuel Coey,
was terribly injured by the premature ex-
plosion of dynamite in = well at Bruce.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22
WAITING FOR ELECTION.
Lake Superior Company VIII Not Re-
omen Until Result Is Known.

UUeH OHtIH H'esuHt IN HNHV"Hs
The plant of the Lake Superior Iron &
Chemical Company in Ashland has been
shut down for two months. Preparations
were under way to reopen on Oct. Is, but
Manager Wilkins has received telegram
from the general offices as follows: DE
fer blowing in furnace until results OF
election are known" The Ashland plant
is part of a syndicate with general Offices
in Detroit This is the first public notice
in Northern Wisconsin that a reopening
of business hinges on the election.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-22

The best pool players in any town are
generally the young fellows who never
hang onto one job very long at time
Kansas City Journal.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20

the republican nominee for congress-
man, arrived in the city this morning
and he will attend each meeting.
The judge wears happy smile and
fairly radiates confidence. Taft will
be elected president and Watson will
be elected governor. Indiana will give
each candidate a big majority" stated
Judge Barnard.
The audacity of the democrats
placing Indiana among the doubtful"
states convulses Judge Barnard with
merriment. He says the republican
majority in this state is growing larg-
er each day.
How about yourself Judge? What
are your chances in the congressional
race. Il see no reason why I should
not be elected and 1 feel confident
that 1 will be elected by a big major
ity" Judge Barnard is now about
ready to make tour of inspection ov-
er the county, sizing up his fences. so
that everything will be in readiness
when he begins his active campaign.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20

rem Of Brookville, are the guests of
Richmond relatives and friends.
Mrs. c. A. Duncan and children left
this morning for Pittsburg where they
will visit her mother for the next few
days.
Miss Hazel Budd of Muncie, arrived
this afternoon to be the guest of Miss
es Ada and Ruby Kelly at the chau-
tauqua-
Miss Lucille Turner left this morn
ing for Columbus, where she will Wis
1t friends and relatives for the next
few days.
Harry Watt, who has been on a
northern trip to Michigan and other
points for the past two weeks has re-
turned home.
Misses Marie and Erna Connell Of
Mrs. John F. Mccarthy on South
Twentieth street.
Our Carpet Cleaning Department is
new and up-to-date. Our work is the
best in the city. All work called for
and delivered without extra charge.
Monarch Laundry. 13-14t
Mr.. and Mrs. Lou Bowman of Ha-
gerstown are in the city today. Mr..
Bowman is attending the meeting of
Republican politicians.
Miss Elizabeth Rosa and Miss Anna
Erbse, of the George H. Knollen-
berg company. left yesterday for the
East, where they will purchase ladies'
wearing apparel for this fall.
Otis Harms, Chief transfer clerk at
the Panhandle depot is taking his va
| cation. He has gone to Muncie. An
derson and Parker City, where he will
visit. Mr.. Weist is taking his place.
Mr. and Mrs. George H. Knollenberg
| left last evening for New York where
they will visit for the next several
weeks. Mr.. Kno1lenberg will attend
to some business for the store while
there.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
;. 0. P. JUMBO
BEGINS MARCH
Meeting of Republicans in
This City Today Will
Start Things.
BARNARD Is OPTIMISTIC.
PREDICTS EASY VICTORY IN THIS
DISTRIcT-CLAIMS DEMOCRATS
HAVE ACTED IN MOST AUDAc-
IoUS MANNER.
BARNARD is OPTIMISTIC.

The Wayne County G. o. P. will be
organized here this afternoon and
this evening for the campaign, which
will open in a blaze of glory the first
of next month. This afternoon all
the township chairmen and precinct
committeeman, ward chairmen, etc,
will hold session.
The republican state central CON-
mittee is represented at these two
meetings by State Treasurer Hadley.
State Auditor Billheimer, Hal Shidler,
Judge Morris and James Fitzpatrick.
These leaders will map out the plan of
campaign to the county chieftains.
Both meetings will be held at the re,
publican headquarters behind closed
doors. 1t is expected that there will be
over one hundred county republican
leaders in attendance at each meet
ing.
Judge w. o. Barnard of New Castle
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
THE CITY IN BRIEF

Mrs. Albert Harkameyer of Cincin-
natl is the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. B. A.
Kennepohl.
Rev. and Mrs. W. NJ. Nelson have re-
turned from a two weeks outing at
Winona Lake.
Miss Stella Barber, who has been the
guest of relatives at Fountain City, has
returned home.
Mrs. J. Y. Poundstone left this morn
ing for a two weeks outing at Sand
Lake, Michigan.
Mrs. Beener left this morning for
Dayton where she will visit her moth
er, Mrs. Daugherty.
Mrs. Arch Campbell and little
daughter are the guests Of friends and
relatives at Cincinnati today.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. r. Ward and child
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
SALOON CLOSED
BY PROSECUTOR
Owner Away From City and
Son Has No License
10 Operate.
ESTABLISHES PRECEDENT.
MCCARTHY BOOZE BAZAAR SUS-
PENDS BUSINESS SINCE ARRiV.
AL OF POLICE AND ORDERS OF
STATES ATTORNEY.

Some weeks ago, c. McCarty. propri-
etor of a saloon at 912 Main street,
mysteriously disappeared Since
leaving the city the saloon has been
operated by Harry McCarty. son of the
proprietor. The saloon license was
in the name of C. McCarty. Prosecut-
or Jessup has taken the stand that Nc
Carly, by his continued absence is no
longer resident of this city and the
license is now null and void.
Yesterday afternoon the police. act
ing under instructions of Prosecutor
Jessup, closed the saloon on the
grounds that Harry McCarty was op-
Grating it without a license. The &C
ton of the authorities has, it is be-
lieved, established a new precedent,
as follows:
Should the proprietor of saloon
leave the city without stating whether
or not he intended to return. it is I'M
lawful for anybody to continue to op-
crate the saloon under his license. So
far as known this is the first case of
it's kind the local authorities have been
called upon to deal with.
Chief Bailey stated this morning
that the family of c. McCarty appear
to have but hazy knowledge of the
whereabouts of the missing saloonist
1t is thought that he is in Oklahoma
He has never notified them that it was
his intention to return home.
The chief states that he has had sew
eral complaints in regard to the Nc
Carly saloon. People have informed
him that this saloon was about the
worst conducted place of it's kind in
the city. Fights have occurred there
and it appears to have been a haven
intoxicants. 81 believe it was one of
the worst saloons in the city" was the
statement made by Chief Bailey.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
CORPSE Coins"

CORPSE coins are treasured in the
north Of England. They are the coins
that have lain over the eyes OF their
dead. By this means infection has
been spread, but superstition causes
the custom to continue. A poor collier
or peasant would never think of doing
anything important unless he had on
his person coins that have been upon
the eyes Of his dead relatives.-West-
minister Gazette.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
The TwiIixht OfLife.

The muscles of the stomach IN old age are
~ strong or active as In youth and in COT
Uuence old people are very subject to const;
don and indigestion. Many seldom hav,
bowel movement without artificial aid. Ma
also, have unpleasant eructations of gas fir
Cd BY thu use of Dr.. Caldweli's Syrup Pep:
which permanently regulates the bowels so Ii
passages Como naturally. and so strength,
tho stomach that food Is dl0ested without L
comfort. Druggists sell It at so cents or 81
large bottle.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
Making II Worse.

81 cannot bear actors" q lady at .
garden party remarked to her fascinat-
ing companion. They are SO con-
ceited."
But I'm an actor myself" was the
rejoinder, land surely you don't think
I'm conceited?"
"Oh. certainly notr' answered the
lady, in some confusion. 'T only
meant the really good onesr'
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
WILL DECIDE MATTER.
Question of Post Headquarters to be
Discussed.

To consider the subject of the pro-
posed change Of headquarters a joint
meeting of Sol Meredith Post G. A. R.
and the Sons Of Veterans will be held
this evening. All post members are
urged to be present as the business
is of Importance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20
Canning
Material

DARK Lightning Jars.
White Lightning lars.
Mason Self Sealing Jars.
Economy Self Sealing Jars.
Sealing Wax lars.
Tin Cans, Rubbers for
Lightning and Mason Jars,
Mason Jar Lids, Tin Lids
for Sealing Wax Jars, Seal
ing Wax, Paraffine, Etc.
Pure Spices, the finest mon
ey will buy.
Guaranteed Pure Cider Vim
egar.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20

PHOEBE:
There's nothing like bread made from
Gold Medal Flour. DEBORAH.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-08-20

rem Of Brookville, are the guests of
Richmond relatives and friends.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-02-27
How He Did 1t.

"When l was connected with certain
western railway" says prominent Of
fetal of an eastern line, 1--WE had in our
employ brakeman who, for special
service rendered to the road, was granted
a months vacation.
''He decided to spend his time in a
trip over the Rockies. We furnished
him with passes.
''He went to Denver, and there met a
number of his friends at work on one
of the Colorado roads. They gave him a
good time, and when he went away
made him a present of a mountain goat.
Evidently our brakeman was at a loss
to get the animal home with him, as
the express charges were very heavy at
that time. Finally, however, hitting
upon a happy expedient, he made out a
shipping tag and tied it to the horns Of
the goat Then he presented the beast
to the Office of the stock car line.
''Well, that tag created no end of
amusement, but it served to accomplish
the end OF the brakeman. 1t was in
scribed as follows: "'Please Pass the
Butter. Thomas j. Meechin, Brakeman,
S. S. & T. Ry.' "-Harper's Weekly.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-02-27
BABY TORTURED BY ITCHING.

Rash Covered Face and Feet-WouId
Cry Until Tired Out-Speedy Cure
by Cuticura.
"My baby was about nine months
old when she had rash on her face and
feet. Her feet seemed to irritate her
most, especially nights. They would
cause her to be broken in her rest, and
sometimes she would cry until she was
tired out. I had heard of SO many
cures by the Cuticura Remedies that I
thought would give them trial. The
improvement was noticeable in a few
hours, and before 1 had used one box
of the Cuticura Ointment her feet were
well and have never troubled her since.
I also used it to remove what is known
as cradle cap from her head, and it
worked like a charm, as it cleansed
and healed the scalp at the same time.
Mrs. Hattie Currier, Thomaston, Me-,
Time 9. 1906"
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-02-27
Merchants Visit Milwaukee.

This is the season when merchants
throughout the Northwest are turning to
Milwaukee for their spring and summer
stock Milwaukee jobbers and manu-
facturers have in turn prepared for the
occasion. A visit to the metropolis of
Wisconsin will repay those who intend
to purchase their stock of spring goods
or place an order for machinery in any
of the renowned factories.
Milwaukee jobbers deserve the patron
age of the business men of this city.
They offer good goods and as splendid a
display at right prices as can be found
anywhere. The absolute superiority. OF
the product of Milwaukee's manufac-
lures is known throughout the world.
The reduction of the railroad fare to two
cents a mile has brought Milwaukee
more closely in touch with merchants
generally who may now travel at mini a
mum cost with maximum profit. While
in Milwaukee a visit TO the rooms OF the
Milwaukee Association of Jobbers and
Manufacturers, 1919 University Build
ing, will bring any information that is
needed.
The Washburn times. [volume] (Washburn, Wis.) 1896-1976, 1908-02-27
Only a Cold.

"Only a cold" is a common express
sion. And so the victim let's it go on,
day after day. red eyes, swollen fea-
lures, lassitude, sleeplessness, loss Of
appetite, the irritating cough.
In itself a cold may be simply I'M
comfortable Ia it's results it is often
fatal. Pneumonia with it's enormous
fatality; consumption, with its deadly
grip; bronchitis, asthma, these and
many ailments are often the direct re-
suit Of a cold.
The patient may have had many
colds. They have resulted in nothing
serious. But when the system has be-
come weakened by these repeated at
tacks, when the mucous membranes are
in a chronic unhealthy condition, then
it is these fatal maladieS assert them
selves.
There is no greater mistake than to
neglect a cold. at its first appearance
measures should be taken TO relieve it.
At this seasoHSof the year, when coughs
and colds are common, Peruna should
be kept constantly in the house. AT the
first symptom this remedy should be
taken 1t will soOthe the mucous mem
branes, relieve the irritation, and the
cold will gradually disappear. That
this has been the experience of many
is proven by the hundreds Of grateful
letters in our files.