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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
RAISE FRUIT IN NORTH.
r. r. Smith, Minneapolis, to Launch
Big Enterprise in Bayfield, County.

Land is now being cleared near Wash
burn for large commercial fruit orchard
which is to be opened up soon by f. r.
Smith of Minneapolis. The land is To-
Gated on the shore of Chequamegon bay
and it is an ideal location for the waters
will protect the trees from the frosts.
There are now hundreds of acres planted
to trees, the work having been done by
large fruit growers during the past two
years. Bayfield, county is, fast opening
up as fruit center
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
VILLAGE CLERK GONE.
Election ut Lone Rock Delayed Be.
cause officer Failed to Appear

Tuesday there was a special election
at Lone Rock for the purpose of voting
to raise the license from 5000 to $500.
At the time for the opening of the polls
the village clerk was missing with the
tickets and the key TO the ballot box. The
ballot box had to be broken open and new
tickets printed before any voting could
be done, the election not starting until
II O'Clock. Low license won out. There
is a question as to the legality of the
election,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Injured Lad Awarded Damages

For injuries alleged to have been in
ficted upon Adolph Hubert, 16-year-old
boy, C. NJ Mundstock. in suit for dam
ages was ordered to pay the sum of 3d.
200. The boy, who was former ward
Of the Wauwatosa Lutheran school. was
sent to the Mundstock home. 1t is claim
ed his health is permanently impaired
from the cruel treatment he received.
Mundstock is a wealthy farmer near La
CrncSn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
FASTS FOR NINE DAYS.
Fond du Lac Barber Falls Short in
Performance of '.OriginaI Stunt"

Fond Gu Lac Barber EaIlS short In
Performance of ''OriSinaI Stunt"
After going without food for nine days
and drinking nothing but water, Julius
Coleman, a Fond du Lac barber, was
compelled to abandon his fast and also his
position. For the first few days Coleman
did not mind the absence Of food in his
stomach, but on the eighth day he was
afraid to even smell cooking food as it
made him sick. On the ninth day he
could hardly continue his labors and on
the morning of the tenth he had to quit
work and break his fast at a nearby res
taurant. He lost about four pounds in
weight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Turned His Head.

''Sapley walks about as if he owned
the EARTH
Yes, he has recently been spoiled. y
How was that?"
''He spent two weeks at a summer
resort where he was the only man.
Birmingham Age-Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Suicide in Racine IaiI

Joseph Travenick, 10 years old, and d
former wealthy farmer of Caledonia. was
found hanging in a cell at the Racine
county Jail by his suspenders. Travenick
was arrested fon intoxication and sentenc
ed to five days Feeling the disgrace, his
mind became affected. He was single.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Earmer Meets Dcafh

Fred Schultz, a town of Westcott farm
err. was accidentally killed the other day.
4 fence post fell of his load and caught
in the wheel of the wagon. When he at
tempted to remove it the team started
up and the post struck him on the skull,
killing him almost instantly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
TILL TO QUIT SOMERSET.
Piaster-On-the-Back Artist Claims
Home People Deserted Him

Home People Deserted Him.
Somerset may lose John Till. the plas-
ter-in-the-back artist. Till doesn't think
that the Somerset people stood by him
when he was IL trouble with the New
York immigr& ton officials. He says that
his manager deserted him in New York.
Aimena, the home Of Tilrs sister. sent two
citizens to assist Till and they hustled
the wonder healer to their city. Tills
household goods and plaster parapherna-
la have been shipped from Somerset to
Almena and stored there for the present,
as Till is not positive where he will To-
cate
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

Mark Bowen of Nation was examined
as to his sanity and sent TO the Oshkosh
insane asylum. His insanity was due TO
a religious mania and the last few days
he has been wrought up over the forest
fires in the viciaity of NATION.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Three Children Drowned.

Three children of Ed Weisenborn, aged
II, - and - years, We're drowned while
crossing Big Twin lake at Hackley, in a
boat The boat was loaded with pulp
plaster, and it is presumed that the chill
dren became lost in the forest fire smoke.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
HUNTER IS KILLED.
john Duerrstein Meets with Fatal
Accident While Hunting Rabbits.

The first hunting accident of the season
occurred the other day when John Duerr-
stein of the village of Marathon, hunting
rabbits, jumped from a stump and the
double barrel shotgun butt hit the ground.
Both barrels were discharged, the shot
entering his abdomen. Another hunter,
George Lang, found him yelling and got
help, carrying him to the village, where
he died. He was prominent as marshal
and street commissioner.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Fair Is big Success.

The New London fair was the biggest
success in years. over 5000 people being
present one of the last two days. The
weather was favorable and the exhibits
were large and varied. On children's day
all the factories and stores in the city
cTocad
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Taken for Racine Murder,

Owen Mccarthy, wanted in Racine for
the murder of Gustav Reth, Aug. - last,
was arrested at Crosse Point, ILL.,, and
brought to Racine by Detective Christian
son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Sent to Insane Asylum

Henry Bushman of kenosha, arrested
on charge of committing criminal as
sault upon Anna Doherty, was sentenced
to spend thirty years at hard labor in the
State prison. He stood before the court
like a manakin, seemingly dazed by the
sentence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Rody of Missing Man Found,

The mutilated corpse of Frederick
Balch, who had been missing for FIVE
weeks, was found near GAINESVILLE. The
cause of death has not been determined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Think Sos

We know what Sherman said of war.
| know q clerk
Who claims that saying is by far
More true of work.
St Paul Pioneer Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
A New Ai~ship Type.

W. r. Kimball is the inventor of new
king of flying machine, known as the hell
copter, which is about ready for its initial
fight at New York. 1t is built Of wood,
aluminium and piano wire. with twenty
small wooden propellers, driven by a 30
horsepower, four-cylinder motor. 1t cost
$4,000 to construct. The principle is
that of the direct vertical lift of propell-
ers TO overcome gravity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
FIRE SWEEPS VILLAGE.
Solid Block of Business Houses
burned Out in Town OF Arena

Burned Out In Town OF Arena.
At Arena, a solid street of business
buildings was practically burned out. 1t
is estimated that the loss will reach S2j.-
600, partially covered by insurance. The
fire started in the back room of Ralph
of mysterious origin and spread very rap
idly. The explosion of about 25-pound
keg of powder caused the fire to spread
all the more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

Beware of the man who never over
looks an opportunity to tell you that
honesty is the best policy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
PREACHERS GETTING SCARCE.
Famine in Ministers-No Applicants
for Methodist Churches.

a famine in preachers is reported by
the eastern Wisconsin Methodist confer
ence. The scarcity of young ministers
prepared to take the places of those who
annually leave the conference offers a Sc
rious problem. All members of the con-
ference agree that if the present condi-
ton continues there will be a big scarcity
in the ministerial ranks, and extraordi-
nary measures will have to be devised to
attract new men into the ministry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

The average woman attaches toe
much importance to the expression so
cial position"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

Announcement is made in New York
that the grand opera season will open
there Nov. 16 A serious attempt is to
be made to give grand operas in English.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

Mere Man. Similarly according satiscans who deal
with Europeans has fallen by at least threefourths
of inch within the past 100 years there
that there is upward tendency the males
On the contrary the the future will ap
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Dies in Seattle. Wash.

On Sunday telegram from Sea. tie.
Wash. brought the sad news to her
father of the death of Mrs Alberta
LincolD-A ppey at her home in that
city. from heart disease. Her mother,
Mrs. Phoebe Lincoln, has been visit
ing her some time. and was with her
at the time of her death.
Alberta Lincoln was born in Hesper
township. this county, Jan. "a, 1882.
and was the daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
A. Lincoln. She grew up to woman.
hood after her parents moved to De.
corah. and was married to Ernest Ap-
pey in Indian Territory. June 3, 1900.
For year afterward they lived in
Carthage, Mo. and thereafter for three
years in Denver, Colo. and for the
past three years at Seattle. She leaves
her parents. husband two daughters,
one but twelve days old She was a
lady OF most admirable character.
congenial. kindly dispositioned and
attractive in many ways. and her sud-
den death is sad blow to the bereayed
ones. who have the sympathy of all.
The funeral services and interment
will take place at Seattle tomorrow
Mr. Lincoln having depaI ted on Mon
day to be present
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Entertain Cresco Ladies'.

On Monday fourteen ladies of the
Women in Council' of Cresco were
pleasingly entertained by che Monday
Club of this city. The days program
opened with dinner rendered by the
local club TO the visitors at the Win
neshiek Hotel at one O'Clock. Mrs
DR.. a. j. Swezey acted as toastmis-
tress IN very pleasing manner Mrs
Meta Brunt responded to the toast.
"Our Guests, " and Mrs. O'Malley of
Cresco 'Our Hosts and after the
dinner had been served Miss Ada
Bulls spoke upon Our Club Women
at Home and Miss Marshall of
Cresco, an extensive European tourist
on AS the Club Women are Seen Abb
road. The afternoon session was
held at the residence of Mrs. M. d.
Wells, where the president, Mrs. T.
A. Jayne. formally welcomed the
guests. Mrs. DAILY. president of the
Cresco organic !tion, responding.
=" Lohingren" was the topic for the
afternoon. Mrs. Anna Willett telling
the story of the opera, while Mrs.
Jessie Marsh gave the musical inter.
probation.
Next week the ladies of the Monday
Club will go to McGregor on Tuesday.
as guests of the Tourist Club of that
city.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Marriage This Evening.

This Wednesday evening at the
home OF the bride in this city. will
occur the marriage of Mr.. Theo. Sal
version of Ada, MINI. to Miss Alice
Nelson. daughter of Holster Nelson.
The ceremony will be performed at
five o'clock by Rev. Otto Schmidt,
and will be witnessed by relatives and
immediate friends. The newly mar.
ried couple will depart on the even
ing train for a honeymoon trip to
Chicago. Detroit and eastern points;
and after returning will reside at
Ada MINI. The groom is a promi-
nent citizen of Ada. engaged in mer.
chandise auctioneering, and is quite
well known through this section. The
bride is charming voung lady who
has many friends here. who unite
with us in extending congratulations.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Emil Holzer Killed at 0ssian.

Emil Holzer, one of the we'll known
citizens of Ossian, met with an un.
timely death on Monday afternoon,
his neck being broken by fall He
was on the roof of the Catholic church
Smuggling it, and the rope which he
had about his body TO keep him from
falling broke. and he fell TO the
ground fifty feet below, his neck be-
ing broken in the fall and other in
juries incurred Death was in
Simultaneous. He was about forty
years OF age, and leaves a wife and
five children to mourn his loss. who
have the heartfelt sympathy of all.
The funeral services were held this
morning.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Cemetery Sociable a Success.

The sociable held at the residence of
VIM. McLain in Canoe township last
Wednesday for the benefit of Russell
cemetery was an unqualified success
in every way, netting about $50 for
the cemetery. An organization was
also formed which will have charge
of the care and identifying OF the
cemetery.
The following officers of the asso-
citation were elected:
Pres. DIR. b. Harmon.
Vice Pres. -Theo. McLain.
Sec. Andrew Sharp.
Treas Miss Nettie McLain.
Supt. g. NARROW.
Directors-W. A. Lang, Button !;
Mrs. @. E. Knoke. DEBORAH; Miss
Ella NARROW. DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
A Card.

Having recently disposed of our dry
goods business to Mr.. Geo. Wage of
Radison. Wis, we wish to thank our
man kind friends and customers for
their generous patronage during our
twelve years in business in DEBORAH
We did our best to give the people a
square deal, and feel highly gratiHed
with the responsiveness of the many
customers who came to Our store.
We trust that our successor will re.
ceive the same liberal patronage, as
everything possible will be done to
make the new store an ideal place to
trade. Thanking you once again, we
remain, respectfully.
The Schuck Dry Goods Go.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
SHOOTING SCRAPE In HIGHLAND.
Andrew Giere. Brandishins Revolver and
Knife. Terrorizes Neigbbors and
Shoots One.

On Sunday company of neighbors
gathered at the Wevle home short
distance north of Highlandville, to
spend the day. and curing the day
Andrew Gjere, we'll known local
carpenter, Joined them. He was some
what under the influence of liquor,
and late in the day started home in
company with his wife, who had but
recently returned from the hospital.
where she had been operated upon.
On the wa home the horse stumbled
and fell and they were thrown out,
which seemed to anger him, and with
the remark that he would go home
and get gun and shoot the horse he
left. IL a short time he returned.
with revolver and large knife, and
meeting the neighbors going home
from Wevle's, ordered them to turn
about and go back. They then at
tempted to overpower him and take
his weapons away from him. Knut
Grindeland knocked the hand down in
which he held the revolver, and it
was discharged. the bullet passing be-
tween one mans legs and into Erick
Arneson's heel, tearing the heel off
his shoe. He was soon overpowered
and the sheriff sent for. who brought
him to DEBORAH and placed him in
Jail.
He was given hearing before Jus.
tice H. +. Barthell and sentenced to
thirty days in Jail on the charge of
being drunk and disorderly.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Catholic Fair.

The Catholics of the city are al.
ready making preparations for their
annual fair. which will be held this
year at Steyer's opera Louise on Nov.
ii, IL, ID. 1t is the intention to make
1t excel anything of the kind ever at
tempted here, and nothing will be
left undone to make it an enjoyable
event. Mr. j. M. Roehm has Just
donated three-piece mahogany par.
lor suite, covered in leather, which
will be given away, andd it is expect.
ed at there will be several other
gifts from merchants.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
OF Course That's the Reason.

A college student away from De-
corah attending school in a nearby
college, writes home as follows:
Most of the boys here are not very
particular about their dress. The
Luther boys at DEBORAH have them
skinned block. but that is probably
due to the fact that the Ben Bear
clothing store is in DEBORAH.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Every Voter Must Refister.

Residents of the city of DEBORAH
should keep in mind the fact that if
they desire to vote at the coming
election they must register. The law
requires that residents of cities like
DEBORAH must register every four
years, and this year the general regis
tration takes place. A notice stating
the dates and places. for registration
has been published in this paper the
past few weeks.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Sells His Feed Store

The deal was closed on Saturday
for the sale of the @. G. Freeeberg
feed store on Main street to Mr.. Ed.
Lynne. The new proprietor is one of
the best known and most popular far
mers of Washington Prairie. and hav-
ing rented his farm, desired to get in
to some business in DEBORAH. He is
a thorough business man and no doubt
will continue to attract the patronage
enjoyed by MIR. Freeberg:: as we'll as
from other sources.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
A Happy Surprise.

A company of friends surprised AL.
derman W. +. Baker and wife at their
home last Friday evening. on the &C.
casion of their tenth wedding ami.
versary. The evning was very pleas.
antly spent with various pastimes
and dainty repast served at an an.
hour.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Lutherans Hold Picnic.

On Sunday the congregation of the
First Lutheran church held a pi cnic
at the Toilet Wick farm near the Union
Prairie church south of the city. 1t
was beautiful day, and every one
enjoyed themselves Prof. L. S.
Rogue and Rev. NJ. Borge made some
excellent speeches. and the day was
thoroughly enjoyed by all.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Yankee Doodle Boy" Cancelled.

The play advertised to come to the
Grand opera house SATURDAY evening of
this week. Yankee Doodle Boy" has
been cancelled, the company being I'M
able to arrange their dates so as to
reach DEBORAH
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Paving for Court Hons

On Thursday the first payment on
the court house bonds was made, con-
sisting of s., 500 and interest The
bond issue was sl25, 600 and 80, 500 and
interest will be paid each Oct. LIST.
until the last year when $40, 200 will
be due.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Congressman Haugen at Hiehlandyille.

The republican campaign in this
county will open at HighlahdvilIe
next Tuesday evening at I 80 p. M.
with the address by Congressman G.
N. Haugen of Northwood No doubt
his many friends in that section will
turn out and give him large hearing.
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
COLLEGE illumination.

The annual anniversary celebration
and illumination at Luther College
will take place next Wednesday even.
ing, Oct 18th. The illumination will
begin as usual at 7:l5 and the pro.
gram at 8 100
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
Notice..

All accounts due the firm of The
Schuck Dry Goods Co. must be paid
within the next ten days Accounts
may be paid at the store An early
settlement will be appreciated
Schuck Dry Goods Co..
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07

-Gliss, all sizes. Bring your sash
to us. Glazing done while YOU wait
Prices right. Fl. A. Prastmark &
Son 40tf
Decorah public opinion. (Decorah, Winneshiek County [Iowa]) 1895-1928, 1908-10-07
VIOLIN INSTRUCTOR.

Vera Boice, graduate of Chicago
Musical College. 40.2pd
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-16
Good Rigs and
Careful Drivers.
3l2 Beltrami Ave.

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR.
~ United States Indian Service Red Lake,
Minnesota, November 4th, 1908 Sealed pro-
posals. the envelope to be marked Proposal
for the purchase Of dead and fire killed
viii be received until twelve O'clock noon,
Central time Monday. November 80. 1905
for the purchase of all the merck amt
able dead and fire killed timber, stand
as Gf Ex on Of tP sect ESt 81 s al
Section Fl. ali Of SECTION 49, and the NJ of
NWA OF Section 80, T. ISL. R. 80. Red Lake
Reserv alton. Minnesota. It is estimated that
there are l;e65.o 900 feet Of white pine and 500
the burned area. The successful bidder will
be required to comply in every particul ar
with the regul ations approved by the Presi-
and cutting Of the timb s on the land reo
ferred to and each and every bidder must
enclose with his bid, as evidence Of good
faith. a certified check on some solvent
national bank equal to TWENTY-FIVE per: cent
price bid. payable to the Superintendent of
the Red Lake Indian School. Red Lake
Minnesota. II the successful bidder fails.
OF bis bid within reasonable time from the
date of the notice Of it's acceptance and to
furnish bond in sum to be fixed by the Com
missioner of Indian Affairs guaranteeing
ditions Of the contract that may be hereafter
entered into by such successful bidder with
the superintendent OF the Red Lake Indian
School. the check deposited as all evidence OF
benefit Of the Indian tribe. The right to
reject any and all bids is reserved. For
further information. including copy of the
regulations and forms Of the contract and
indian School, cb Thomas Bowls. Special
Agent in Charge.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-11-16
STATEMENT FROM
The WHITE HOUSE
President Not Concerned Over
Ownership Of Outlook.

y
Washington Nov lin connec-
ton with the publication in New
York of a story to the effect that the
Outlook magazine, with which Pres
ident Roosevelt had signed a contract
to become an associate editor, is con-
trolled by James H. Stillman, desig-
mated as "the silent man of the Stand.
ard Oil party, the trusted business
associate of the Indicators of great
wealth" and the friend, aide and ad-
wiser of E. H. Hartman, brought
forth from the White House the fol-
lowing official statement:
80 The president has not the slightest
concern with the question as to who
are the stockholders of the Outlook
His concern is with the general policy
of the paper, which is and has been
consistently admirable in every re-
spect. The president will be respon-
sible only for what he himself writes
and his probable future attitude must
be judged by his action in the past. /"