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The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1908-04-11

William D. Haywood says that union men to the
number of 500, 900 will work and vote against Taft
President Roosevet's remark about undesirable
citizens evidently hasn't been forgotten by the
socialist leader
William Jennings Bryan is cruel enough to call
attention to the fact that the fellows who were
opposed to free silver because they feared we
would get too much money in the country, are now
supporting the Aldrich bill SO that they can manu-
facture money out of wood pulp in quantities to
suit the convenience of Wall street.
In accordance with the law passed February g.
1908, any homesteader who has made or lost, for
feited or abandoned former homestead entry
prior to the date this law was passed, and such
former entry was not forfeited or abandoned or
cancelled or relinqushed because of fraud or for a
consideration, may make second entry for home
stead. Any person so desiring to make second
entry must first file an affidavit with the land
office, showing all the dates descriptions and de-
tails concerning the former abandonment or re-
linquishment, which affidavit must be attested by
two other persons who were fully acquainted with
the facts. Another feature of the new law is that
person who had homestead and committed on
it prior to June g. 1900, may also make second
entry, but he will not be allowed to commute on it
a second time. According to the law as it now
stands, second homestead entries can only be made
under the above conditions with the exception of
persons who, prior to May %, 1902, made an entry
perfected the title to the land and paid regulated
price for it, when he should have received the
land under the free home act" without charge.
p~S
The board of county commissioners went to God
frey Saturday. to meet the board from Ferry coun-
ty relative to the building of bridge across Ket-
tie river. About $50 citizens of Ferry were pres
ent. The Ferry board desires the bridge at Cod
frey, but the citizens want it further up the river
nearer Boyds The boards failed to agree on the
matter and the present outlook is that two bridges
will be built, one at Godfrey and one at the B. C.
Copper Company mine, the Napoleon. The En-
terprise lumber company at Godfrey, and the B.
C. Copper Company, each willing to pay one
third the cost of bridge if built at their respect
i've points A bridge at Godfrey would mean that
Stevens county people would go over to Ferry
county to trade, and the opposite is true at the
Napoleon. Since the majority of the people want
the bridge nearer Boyds the Stevens board refused
to enter into agreement at Godfrey, but if Ferry
county builds bridge at Godfrey this county will
undoubtedly build one near the Napoleon.
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1908-04-11
Democratic County Convention.

Notice is hereby given that delegate conven-
tion of the democratic party of Stevens county is
called to meet at Colvile on Monday the 18th day
Of April 19O8 at p m. at the courthouse, for the
purpose of eecting 26 delegates to represent
Stevens county at the state democratic convention
at Spokane May 18, and to transact such other
business as may properly come before the conven-
tion
Apportionment of delegates from the different
precincts of Stevens county shall be as follows:
One delegate large for each votes and for
each major fraction of ten votes cast the general election
1906, for Hon. William Blackman, for Congress:
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1908-04-11

My assortment of Easter Gifts is large and
the price small when you consider quality
The Colville examiner. [volume] (Colville, Wash.) 1907-1948, 1908-04-11

William D. Haywood says that union men to the
number of 50O 900 will work and vote against Taft
President Roosevelt's remark about undesirable
citizens" evidently hasn't been forgotten by the
socialist leader.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
MAY BE ROSE
WILSON CLEW

GRAND RAPiDs, WIS.,, May 25.-
lt Is believed that Rose Wilson, the
VIroqua gill who mysteriously disap-
peared from her home recently was
in this city Thursday, she having been
recognized by Judge Conway from the
photograph.
Yesterday man giving his name
aS BeStor and girl giving her name
as Sterns, and her residence as Mime
sofa appeared before the Judge and
asked far special dispenSation to be
married. Judge Conway was at once
struck by the likeness between the
photograph and The young girl, and
questioned the pair further regarding
their parents and their residence. The
girl finally is said to have told the Judge
that her home was not in Minnesota,
but junction City, near Grand Rapids.
Judge Conway refused to grant the
special dispenSatiOn unless the pair
secured permission from their parents,
and they left. Later it was learned
that they had gone to Stevens
-Point.-Miwaukee Sentinel
The records at the County Clerks
office in this city show that Harrison
Bestor and Miss Marie SternS made
applica ation for license on Monday
18th as from Blue Earth City, Mime
sofa, witnessed by Liiis MacGivern and
NJ. G. Fleckenstein OF Marshfield.
License was issued on Tuesday May
10th by the county Clerk.
The Stevens Point Journal of Satur-
day Nav 23rd had the following about
this same couple:
THEY DID APPLY AT THE RAPIDS
1t transpires that Burt Bestor and
Edna Stearns. who were granted
special marriage license by Judge
Murat May 10 did apply for one at
Grand Rapids but Judge Conway re-
fused TO grant it. A dispatch from
the Rapids says that at first the
young woman said she lived in Mime.
sofa, but finally told the judge that
her home was in Junction City.
Judge Conway refused to grant the
special dispensation unless the pair
secured permission from their parents,
and they came to Stevens Point.
From what we have since learned
the young couple live in Portage
County and all concerned are glad
that they are married and that in the
future they will have learned a lesson
by past experience. The young lady
was not Rose Wilson spoken of in the
Sentinel article though somewhat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
PORT EDWARDS
IMPROVING ROADS
Village Using Earth Road Drag
to Good Effect.

Grand Rapids may well take a les
son from It's sister village of Port
Edwards, in the building of good roads.
This village is already making good
use of the road drag recommended by
the State Highway Commission.
This manner of shaping a road bed.
will go long way towards prevent
ing the formation of ruts and wash
out the bane and curse of the average
country and city roads, after every
summer shower.
Many of the roads of our city are in
very bad condition, especially the dirt
roads, there are but few constructed
of other material, and might be fully
improved by the use of the earth drag.
The results of its use in other COM
munities has been marvellous and it is
believed it might be used with good
effect in our own town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
U. S. SENATORIAL
TALK AT MADISON

The Madison correspondent to the
Milwaukee News in its Friday issue,
among other things. had the following
comment on the senatorial situation:
Just as soon as Mr.. Stephenson's s
announcement is made public a very
active campaign will be begun in
his behalf and the organization work
which has been going ali winter for
him will be followed up and an at
tempt made to organize strong Ste
phenson clubs in all of the congress
sional districts. The Stephenson men
are very much worried over what has
already been accomplished by both
MeSSrs. S. A. Cook of Neenah and
William I'll. Hatten in the line of pre-
liminary organization.
In several towns where friends of
Mr.. Stephenson have been making
quiet visits in his behalf of late they
have discovered that both Mr.. Cook
and Mr.. Hatten already have strong
followings. Both MessrS Cook and
Hatten, without attracting a great
deal of attention, have been accom-
plishing good deal during the winter
monthsin their trips around the state,
and both are at this time in d position
to put up very strong fight for
the nomination which they are seek
ing. Of course there has been a great
deal of quiet work for Mr.. Stephenson,
but by reason of the fact his candi-
dacy was unannounced his friends
have been handicapped.
Among even the ultra LaFollette
men there is much speculation as to
what attitude Senator LaFollette will
take in the senatorial campaign.
Some hint of how he feels in regard
to the nomination of a successor to
Mr.. Stephenson will probably leak out
when the Madison senator returns to
his home next week, as it is under
stood that arrangements are being
made for conference between him
and his closest. friends soon after his
return to the state. The number in
vited to this conference will, however,
be very limited, as Senator LaFollette
is far from well and is preparing to
put in the first ten days of his Madi-
son stay in complete rest. AS regards
Senator LaF'ollettes health it cansbe
said he intends remaining most of the
summer in Madison and if he takes
upon himself any lecture engagements
it will not be until August.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The new curtain on the 'roStrum in
the main room is "thing of beauty"
now and we suppose it will be 10y
forever" Thesteps leading to the ros-
trum have been taken away and an
addition made to the stage on either
side, to allow more room for the
sweep of the curtain, which is at
tached to a curved brace from above.
The curtain is a rich, ruby cOlOred
velvet, which hangs in soft folds and
adds much to the general appearance
of the Assembly room. 1t is raised
diagnally from the floor by invisible
wires and when elevated forms q
beautiful drapery for the upper part
of the stage. The proceeds of the
cantata were not quite sufficient to
pay for it, but we hope the class play
will be patronized in such manner
that all will be settled before school
closes.
Floy Margeson visited school We'd
nesday afternoon.
The Senior exams were given the
last few days of this week, other STU
dents will take theirs on Monday,
Tuesday and Wednesday of next week.
1t is reported that quite a number
of our teachers do not intend return
ing next year. They give reasons,
however, which prove that teaching
in Lincoln high school has been per-
fectly satisfactory, and that they
leave for reasons with which school
life has nothing to do.
Miss Brahany's last Senior Latin
class is said to have been a very
melancholy affair, for briny drops fell
thick and fast from senior eyes when
reminded that their school days were
almost over.
Mr.. Kell's classes did not recite on
Fridly because of his trip to Apple
ton.
The botany students are still busy
collecting flowers, most of them have
secured the required thirty, but the
science is interesting enough Ito en-
courage them to continue. Several
rare specimen were found on the ex-
cursions, two of them being orchids.
The following will graduate This
year: Elsie Baruch. Ryiand BOOrman,
Ruth Bennett, Dennis Corcoran, Cas-
sic Canning, George Crowns. Bertha
Gurtler, Clarence Jackson, Gertrude
Mason, Earl Hill, Della Mic<elson.
Lulu Moll, Leo Nash, Rena Philleo,
Amanda and Margaret Voyer, Walter
Wesenberg, Roland Love, Jesse Wag-
ner, Benjamin Taylor, Raymond
Wiley, Bella Rocksted, Anthony
Looze, Floyd Palmer and Martin
Painter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
FAMILY REUNION OF Mr..
AND MRS. JAMES MILLER

The home coming of Mr.. and Mrs.
Harry Miller of Aurora, H., the first
time since their marriage, was the Oc-
casion for getting the members of the
family together. On Sunday, May
24th., the following members of the
family break bread together at the
old family tireside: Mr.. and Mrs. w. Ii :.
Miller of Ashland, Mrs. e. B. Brund-
age, Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Miller. Mr.
and Mrs. Guy Miller of Marshtield,
and Milton Miller of st. Paul, Mimi.
1t is unnecessary for US to say, that
this reunion was very pleasant one,
at which time each member of the
family became acquainted with the
new member, Mrs. Harry Miller The
fatted calf was not killed for this OC-
casiOn, but every good thing the mark
ct afforded was gathered together and
served in such an excellent manner
that it had its part in making the day
one long to be remembered. Such
a reunlon Of members of the family
must be very satisfying and gratify-
ing to the parents, TO see their Off
springs neutrality-suspicious. and enjoy
ing life and making the most of it.
Their many friends join with US in
congratulations over this event.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28

"A great many people imagine they
have heart trouble when the fact is
that the whole trouble lies in the
stomach. The pains in the side
around the region of the heart are not
necessarily heart trouble. We suggest
that you start with the stomach and
whenever you feel a depression after
eating or whenever your food seems
10 nauseate take Kodol. 1t will not
be very long until all these "heart
palms. Will disappear. Take Kodol
now and until you know you are right
again. There isn't any doubt about
what it will do anG you will fiud the
truth Of this statement verified after
YOU have used KOdol for d few weeks.
1T is sold here by JOhnSrn & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
AN INTERESTING
COMPARISON
Weather of May 1907 Compared
With That of MAY 1908.

The lst and End of May 1907, were
bright, sunny and delightful days but
not hot. The 3rd we were ready to
take back anything complimentary
that we had to say about the weather
of May 1st. Overcoats were needed,
frost was in the air. May 4th was
cold and windy with snow flurries in
this section. May 7th cold, raw and
windy. May Sth, rain followed by
several inches Of snow. Cold the 9th,
with heavy fall of snow an the 10th.
May 18th hot-genuine summer
weather. Rain on the 14th and 18th,
with very decided drop in the
temperature on the afternoon of the
18th. The 10th was bright and cool,
the 18th nice warm day. Ice formed
May 18th, No foliage to be seen on
any of our shade trees up to the 20th.
Cold weather still prevailed on May
21st with the Mercury at AZ. Rain on
the 22nd. May 23rd was dark.
gloomy, damp, chilly day. Heavy
overcoats were 'ound very comfortable
and coal fires indoors on May oath.
May 26th genuine blizzard, three to
five inches of snow here and all over
the state. May 2Sth was really a sum-
mer day. The Mercury stood at Y
above freezing on the 29th. The 30th
was beautiful day and the 31st
closed the month fine.
1t will be readily noted by the fore
gone data that May year ago was de-
cidedly colder and far more backward
than this May In 1906 May was also
cold and backward up to the 18th.
After that it was warm and fine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
FEDERATION COMPLETES
COMMITTEES

The Federated clubs have COM
pleted their committees for the en-
suing year. The work will be largely
along the same lines as last year.
The schedule includes, beside civic
improvement. school, art, library and
entertainment, two new committees,
the Relief and Press Committees.
Many of our people have felt that the
time was ripe for an Associated
Charities. As the problem emed be-
'yond anyone organization or church,
it was thought that through the
Federation, beginning might be
made in an organized effort in this di-
rectiOn. The work of this committee
is planned along the lines of the AS
sociated Charities. Its object is to
relieve the needy people of the
town, who through illness or
lack of employment, are in need of
food, clothing or fuel. The chairman
of this committee, Mrs. La srence
Nash, has appointed in each ward
vice-chairman 10 report tue needy
cases in her ward. The doctors,
teachers, clergy and rural mail
carriers have been asked to aid these
ladies in reporting cases. 1t is hoped
the public generally will cooperate
with them by donating clothing, pro-
visions or money which will be very
gratefully received. Any member of
the committee will be glad to call for
the same, if notified. The Relief
Committee consists of: Mrs.
Lawrence Nash, chairman: Mrs. Guy
o. Babcock, Secy. and Treas; Mrs e.
B. Brundage, Mrs. E. w. Ellis, Mrs
T. e. Mullen, Mrs. Geo. L. Williams
Ward Chairmen:
First ward-MrS. o. T. HOugen
Second ward-MrS, A. l.. VoSS
Third ward--Mrs. Geo. w. Mead
Fourth ward-Mrs. J. }. Looze
Fifth ward-Mrs. Kruger
Sixth ward-MrS. g. A. Boorman
Seventh ward-Mrs. f. Rossier
Eighth ward Mrs. j. w. Natwick |
South Side-MisS Mason.
This committee has no funds at pre- |
sent and already several cases have
come to the notice of the chairman.
In order to meet this condition ga |
Coffee Klatsch" has been arranged for, !
at the home Of Mrs. E. w. Ellis, |
this afternoon to which all ladies |
interested in this work are most cor
daily invited.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
Relief for Rheumatic Pains.

81 suffered with rheumatism fol-
over two years." says Mr.. ROLAND
Curry, patrolman, of Key West,
Fla. Sometimes it settled in my
knees and famed me so | could hardly
walk, at other times it would be in
my feet and hands so | was incapac-
itated for duty. One night when |
was in severe pain and lame from it
my wife went to the drug store here
and came back with a bottle of Cham
berlain'S Pain Balm. | was rubbed
with it and found the pain had nearly
gone during the night. | kept on
using it for little more than two
weeks and found that it drove the
rheumatism away. | have not had
any trouble from that disease for
over three months" For sale by
John e. DAILY Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
FINE JOB PRINTING
First Class Commercial Print
ing is Always a Pleasure to
Those Who Order it.

We have secured at great expense a
job printer in the person of Mr., Earl
Weeks. who is thoroughly competent
to do all kinds OF job printing in an ar
tiStic manner as it should be done.
Work that has been going to the
larger cities can now be done here.
Business men win you give US a trial
order that We may have an oppor-
tunity to please you. Half-tone print
ing speciality. Mr. Weeks came here
from Chicago where he had been en-
ployed in one of the largest printing
establishments in that city. We have
added the latest style job faces to
this department of our office and we
ask for an opportunity to try and
please you.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
PROCRASTINATI0IN

Milwaukee Journal-A single rose
to the living is better than beautiful
wreathS for the dead.
''If there is any good deed | can do
or kindness show" said one of the
great philosophers, "let me do it noH.
Let me not deter or postpone it. for
| shall not pass this way again"
Multitudes of wasted lives owe
their failure to the dangerous habit
of dawdling-putting off until to-
morrow what ought to be done today.
Tomorrow has work enough Of it's
own.
ProcraStination steals more than
time. 1t purloins our freedom, makes
slaves and debtors whose tomorrows
are forever mortgaged.
Nor does the mischief stop here
No man is sufficient unto himself, for
his life at every point touches other
lives. Humanity is one great family,
and no one can delay or postpone his
work without infringing on the rights
of others and disarranging some part
of the social fabric, be he ever so
insignificant unit.
PrOcraStinatiOn tOrtureS the con-
science, palSies the will, energy and
ambition and weakens the highest
springs of character
Work promptly done is an incentive
to new endeaVOr. 1t increases skill
and gives new courage TO press for
ward. Ii repays tenfold in the peace
of mind that comes from the con-
Sci0uSneSS of completed work.
Begin right and begin right away
here is d good motto with which to
approach every task.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
DALZiN-ECKERMAN

Frank Da 'zin and Miss Sophia Ecker
man both west side residents of this
city were united in marriage Thurs
day in Justice Keyes' court. Henry
Eckerman, a brother of the bride
acted as best man, and Miss Edith
Oleson as brides maid.
MIR. Dalzin is painter and decor
ator by trade, and is well known in
this city. The young couple will
make their home on llth, Ave. N.
The REPORTER joins with their
many friends in this city in hearty
congratulations, and best wishes for a
long and happy welded life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
OLD PIER BEING REMOVED

The city authorities have engaged
the services of Severe Johnson who is
in charge of the taking down of the
ice breaker or wooden pier in the CEN
ter of the Wisconsin river just above
the wagon bridge which spans the
Wisconsin river at this cint.
Mr.. Johnson has his two sons assist
ing him and the timber will be saved
by the city. while the rock will be
used rip-rapping the center bridge
pier, and approaches on either side of
the river. Work on the piers removal
was commenced last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
WILL OPEN AN
ICE CREAM PARLOR

James Corcoran, formerly employed
in the clothing department of The
Johnson e. Hill Co.'S store, has re-
signed his position with the above
firm, and rented the Chas. Gouger
building on North Second street,
recently vacated by John Ham
mer, where he will open a con-
dictionary and ice cream parlor, as
soon as the necessary arrangements
have been made.
The location is very good one, and
the REPORTER joins with Jim's many
friends in trusting that he meets with
success in his new venture
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
PLAYED A TIE GAME

Before crowd Of $500 people Mer-
rill and Grand Papds played four
teen inning game to tie ! to |.
The game was played at. Merrill
and was fast and interesting one
from start to finish.
BaUterieS-M Merrill S. Potter and
McKensie; Grand Rapids, Moon and
Post.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28

When you think of Indigestion
think of Kodol, for it is without
doubt the only preparation that COM
pletely digeStS all classes of food, and
that is what you need when you have
indigestion or stomach trouble
something that will act promptly but
thoroughly: something that will get
right at the trouble and do the very
work itself for the stomach by digest
ing the food that you eat and that is
KOdol. 1t is pleasant to take. 1t is
sold by Johnson 81 Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28

This office is in receipt of a copy of
The Wisconsin Equity News the
official organ of the State Society of
the American Society of Equity whose
purpose is to secure profitable prices
for farm products. The copy received
was vol. /, No. 2. containing Is pages
of interesting reading matter. 1t is
published semi-monthly at Madison,
Wisconsin, and will prove to be very
valuable adjunct to the state organi-
zation. We shall be glad to read and
clip from its columns for the benefit
of our readers who are members of
the organization.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-28
ELKS GAVE
DANCING PARTY

The Grand Rapids lodge No. 693 B.
P. o. E. gave one of their delightful
dancing parties at their hall in the
Wood Block Friday u light to which a
great many of their friends were in
vited. The Bliss orchestra furnished
the music for the occasion.
All present spent a very enjoyable
evening, and tripped ''light fan
tastic" into the wee small hours of
night