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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
COLLISION ON FOUR
MILE CREEK HILL

Rural Mail Carrier Reinold Timm
coming up the Four Mile Creek hill
Friday afternoon about two O'Clock
was met by Geo. w. Purnell and son
in his horseless carriage going down,
and in trying to pass each other the
vehicles collided on account of the
fear of the horse which was not ac-
customed toseeing a horseless carriage
and hearing the noise connected there
with.
The reader will remember that up
on this hill one side of the roadway is
clayed while the other is sandy.
Going down you are supposed to take
the sandy road and going up take the
hard clay side. In this case Mr. Pur-
nell took the clay road going down be-
cause of it's hardness and the better
for his vehicle to run. In going down
he shut off the power but the weight
and momentum carried him along at a
pretty good pace and while Mr.. Timm
turned off to the left his horse being
frightened at the approach of the
horseless carriage, commenced to back
up, and in this manner they collided
When they came together Mr.. Timm
was thrown out and his horse
and buggy went over him and
he received some bruises. Otherwise
little damage was done to either
party. A fortunate outcome, for this
is the same hill where the farmer was
killed in a tip over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
HEINEMAN'S DELIVERY
TEAM RAN AWAY

The handsome delivery team be-
longing to The Heineman Mercantile
Co., while standing in front Of the
store Thursday afternoon at o'clock
were frightened by d. J. Arpin's auto
mobile and started up Second
street on the run. On the turn they
made at the Library building when
making the crossing the momentum
and speed they were travelling threw
out sack of potatoes. Opposite the
Christian Science church, they collided
with new red wagon and one horse
being driven by Russian Jew, and
upset the wagon when the horses
broke loose from their vehicle and
they continued north until they were
stopped near the Grand Rapids
brewery: The horses were cut and
scratched some and small damage
done to both wagons. Those vino
witnessed the runaway said it was a
wicked one as long as it lasted and
the outcome was more fortunate than
expected.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
W. H. HATTEN HAS FAITH
Believes Legislature Will Abide
by Primary.

At least one candidate for the
United States senate expects tnat the
legislature will abide by the results of
the primary election and elect which
ever candidate receives the highest
number of votes,
Former Senator w. Fl. Hatten was
in Milwaukee recently and was asked
by Free Press reporter if he believed
that the legislature would abide by
the result Of tie primary.
Is Law Of the State.
II see no reason for supposing that
the legislature will do anything else, "
said Mr.. Hatton. "It is the law of
the state that candidates for Office be
nominated at primary election. The
secretary of state and every county
clerk in the state cause to be printed
official ballots bearing the names of
those candidates who were nominated
at the primary election. The county
clerks would not think of refusing to
abide by the.law. The people abide
by it. / see no reason for raising a
question as to what the legislature
will do. All state and county officers,
from governor down to coroner, are
nominated by plurality vote. When
there are more than two candidates
up for nomination, the selection is
necessarily made by plurality vote,
yet no one would suggest that any one
of these nominations be disregarded !"
Above Local Issue Plea.
"But, senator, it has been suggested
by some of those who may become
candidates for members OF the legis-
lature that they will vote for the cam
didate for senator who received the
highest number of votes in their dis
trict?"
"When man is elected to member
ship in the legislature he Immediately
becomes representative of the entire
state. We elect members of the leg
islature from defined districts, not
with the idea of giving local govern
ment, but with the idea of securing a
representative body, SO chosen that it
will reflect the sentiment and thought
Of the people throughout the entire
state.
''This system of nominating United
States senators is not peculiar to Wis
consin. 1t is in effect in several
states. In no state having this system
has the legislature failed to elect the
man nominated by the people at the
primary election. In view of the fact
that there is a widespread demand
for election of United States senators
by direct vote of the people, it is not
probable that the legislature of Wis
consin would disregard nomination
made at the primary"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
THE ROSE AND A
FOUR-LEAF CLOVER

1t is custom for the President OF the
United States to go from the White
House TO the Capitol building in the
closing hours of every Congress to sign
bills passed in the last moments of the
session. On May Both, as soon
as the renowned filibuster by Senators
LaFOllette, Gore, and Stone had ended
President Roosevelt was on hand for
the final signatures. He was in even
ing dress and wore a white rose in his
lapel.
AS soon as his presence became
known to senators he had a stream of
callers. Republican and democratic
senators were about equally repre-
sented among those who sought his
room. His greeting was particularly
cordial to Vice President Fairbanks,
and also to Speaker Cannon, who
hurried across the Capitol to shake
hands.
Shortly before 10 o'clock he signed
the currency bill, and then he pre-
sented the pen which he had used to
Representative Wilson of Chicago.
Prior to signing the bill he handed it
to Secretary CortelyOu, who carefully
read its provisions.
La FOilette's Endurance Praised.
A few minutes later Senator Aldrich
entered the room and was drawn into
earnest conversation by the President.
After they had been talking for about
ten minutes Senator LaFolette of
Wisconsin came through the door.
The President spied him at once and
called him over to bis side, extending
his hand in cordial greeting.
~ have just been hearing from Sena-
tor Aldrich about that record-break-
ing speech of yours" he said with the
utmost good nature. "He says it was
greatly enjoyed by the republican
senators. | congratulate you on
breaking the record Of the Senate for
long speeches and on your splendid en-
di
After thanking the President for
his kind words Mr.. La Toilette de-
Clared that lie wished he were still
talking. This caused the President
To laugh heartily, and the two sena-
tors joined.
Noticing four-leaf clover in tie
Wisconsin senator's lapel, Mr.. RooSe-
velt remarked:
"Did you find that before or after
your speech, SenaJor?"
After, responded Mr.. La Toilette
The President in converSing with
several senators told them that he
was well satisfied with the accom-
plshments of the congressional ses-
sion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
PARTY ENJOY AUTO TRIP

j. B. Arpin, and number of
friends, consisting of Geo. W. Davis,
Amos Hasbrouch, Roy Cameron and
Geo. Arpin took trip to Mauston
and return Friday in the formers
automobile.
The distance from Grand Rapids to
Mauston is somewhat over fifty miles,
making the round trip, a hundred
miles or more, and was made without
a mishap either coming or going.
All who went enjoyed the trip i'm
mensely and speak highly of the
speedy qualities of Mr.. Arpin's auto
mobile and of the skillful manner in
which he handles his machine.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11

place for himself i'm life. We are all
creatures of habit. and our habits
shape US. The man who makes a
habit of doing mediocre work will
hold down mediocre job all his life.
Our friend who is always trying to
improve upon the work he does is the
man who will be near the top at the
end. Practice..make perfect. Prac-
tice means improvement. The con-
slant doing of ones best, means that
the best is better with each doing.
This may seem little paradoxical at
first glance. but little reflection will
show the meaning.
Whatever thy hand findeth to do,
do it with all thy might" says the
Bible. These words were written
many long year ago, but they are as
applicable today as then. Thorough
ness, attention to detail, absorption
in work in hand knowledge of work
.undertaken-all come under the head
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
DOING ONES BEST

Have you ever realized that the
man who succeeds is the man who al
ways does the best OF. which he is
capable? Some men seem to think
that all that is necessary in anything
they do is to do that thing well
enough to pass muster. Others we
have met handle everything that
comes their way as If they thought
that nothing short of perfection would
be acceptable. One is the "well-
enough" man; the other is the mot
good-enough" man. the difference in
their work is usually proportionate to
their success or non-succeSs.
The man who has no high standard
in bis work is the man who has no
great ideal of future success. The
man who is always striving after per-
lection is he who will strive for a high
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11

being 25 per cent greater than in 1906.
The spruce imports last year
amounted to more than one third of
the consumption of spruce pulp wood.
Only slightly greater amount of
domestic spruce was used than in
1906.
The increased price of spruce ha
turned the attention of paper manu-
facturers to hemlock and other woods
Large quantities of hemlock were
used by the Wisconsin pulp mills, and
the report shows that the state now
ranks third in pulp production, New
York and Maine ranking first and
second, respectively. Poplar has been
used for long time in the manu-
facture of high grade paper but the
supply of this wood is limited and it's
consumption has not increased rapidly.
For SALE-A good Netzow organ,
been in use for only a short time, For
particulars inquire at this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
A BEAUTIFUL PLACE

Ii the citizens or Federated clubs
desire to beautify our city. why not
add the litCle island just above the
wagon bridge to the list of one of the
most beautiful of the many beauty
spots of Grand Rapids? By building
foot bridge across to the island,
clearing the debris, perhaps filling in
some of the deepest places, but leav-
ing its trees and all as nearly in its
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
GRAND RAPIDS
TO CELEBRATE
AT a Mass Meeting Held at the
C0unci! Chambers it was De-
cided to Celebrate the
Glorious Fourth.

A mass meeting was held at the
council chamber Thursday which
was attended by large number Of
business men to decide on the ques-
tion of holding 4th of July ceIebra-
tion. 1t was unanimously decided to
have a celebration and the following
committees were appointed by the
Mayor to look after subscriptions and
prepare program.
Solicitating Funds-Dr. f. Pomain-
vile, C. f. Kruger and Otto Roenius.
On Program-Joseph Cohen. DR.. W.
d. Blanchar, T. A. Taylor, Sam
Church and w. E. Wheelan.
Reader you can therefor decide to
remain at home and be as patriotic as
you wish.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
NOTICE

Orders solicited for shrubbery of all
kinds, rose bushes especially, rose beds
prepared, bushes selected, planted and
cared for first year if desired, lawn
grass seed. seeds of all kinds, bulbs fol
fall planting and forcing, choice astel
and Saliva plants for sale. Shrubbery
pruned and cared for, anything in
this line promptly attended to goods
guaranteed. Mrs. w. It. Jones, 337
First Ave. S. wi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11

of doing ones best. They are the
qualities that make for success.
The only thoroughness some men
display is in their pleasures. If some OF
the employees we know were to pay
the same answering attention to
their business that they do to en-
deavoring SO follow up the performance
of race horse, they would see larger
figure on the weekly greenback.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
CONSUMPTION OF
PULP WOOD
Subject Covered by Census
Bureau Report.

There was marked increase last
year in the importation of spruce,
which has always been the most popu-
lar wood for pulp says a report made
public this week by the census bureau
on the consumption of pulp wood and
manufacture of pulp. Some figures
on the subject recently were an
nounced and the report says that
many of the figures bring out interest
ing facts which show the rapid growth
of the papermaking and allied indus
tries during the last decade. There
were 1862, $50 cords of wood used in
the United States in the manufacture
of paper pulp last year, just twice as
much as WAS used in 1899. More than
two and one-half million tons of pulp
were produced. The pulp mills used
100000 more cords of wood i'm 1907 than
in the previous year OF the total
consumption of pulp wood the spruce
used totalled 6S per cent or 2,7cO,000
cords: hemlock, IA per cent. or $4,000
cords, and poplar, 8 per cent The
remainder consisted of relatively
small amounts of pine, cottonwoods
balsam and other woods.
Demaud Exceeds Supply.
For number of years pulp manu-
facturers of the United States have
been heavily importing spruce from
Canada, since the available supply of
this wood in the north central and
New England states. where most of
the pulp mills are located, is not equal
to the demand. Figures show that
the amount OF this valuable pulp wood
brought in;o this country was more
than two and one-half times as great
in 1907 rs in 1899. In 1907 the impor.
tations ere larger than ever before,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11

natural condition as possible. Place
benches, lights and a band stand-as
the water carries the sound and this
is centrally located. Residents from
both sides of the river would have the
benefit of the music more than any
other part of the city.
A word to the wise etc.
An interested resident.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
Low Round Trip Rates TO Denver, Colorado
Springs and Pueblo Via Chicago,
Union Pacific & Northwestern
Line.

On sale daily June 1st to September
Both. Return limit October 3lst
Two fast through trains to Colorado
daily. The famous Colorado special,
only one night to Denver. For book
let's. and full information, apply to
any ticket agent Of the Northwestern
line. 2l-4t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
$50 --

De Wits Kidney and Bladder pills
are prompt and thorough and will in
a very short time strengthen The
weakened kidneys and allay troubles
arising from Inflammation of the
bladder. They are recommended
everywhere. Sold by Johnson s. Hill
IN
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
Notice to Dog Owners.

orST ST4an OF ssAsp Of wIfsSss,s Rss1ps' IS.
Notice is hereby given that the dog
license for the year 190S-1S09 is now
due and payable at the office of the
city clerk.
If not paid on or before the fifteenth
day of July, 1908, owners Of dogs on
which license is not paid will be liable
to arrest under ordinance No. 63 of
the City of Grand Rapids.
Dated at the office of the city clerk
this first day of June, 1908.
G. E. DoLEs,
City Clerk. AT
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
Midsummer Excursion to Chicago.

Account Republican convention.
Round trip tickets VIII be on sale via
the Chicago & North Western Ry. at
rate of $3.50 from this station. Re
turn limit June 30. Ask agent for
particulars. 21-4t
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
Special Sale of High Grade Shirt
Waists at a Low Grade Price

LOTT. Ladies fine lingerie, beautifully trimmed
with baby Irish lace, fine embroidery German
and French val lace. This lot also includes every
silk and net waist in the store. The regular sell
ing price of these 100 to 1000, all placed in
one lot. your choice .4.3 ABS
LOT2. Ladies fine lingerie lace and embroidery
trimmed short and long sleeves, all the very latest
styles and designs regular 81, $50, 325 and
LOT 3. Ladies fine lingerie made of high grade
batistes and lawns, long and short sleeves, our
regular 2.75 and $50 retailers sale. 2.19
LOT4 Ladies 200 waists, large variety of styles
pl lCe...... 1.OS
LOT s. Ladies so waists that fit and look as
b well as others, sell for So, sale price,. y. 1.29
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
Dry Goods Department
Ladies' Goats

We still have 20 to 25 ladies' and misses coats
wish to close out in the next week and will make
these remarkable low prices to effect quick clearance
All ladies' black II SO coats $50
All ladies' black 300 $50
All ladies' black So to SO coats.....5 $50
All ladies' black 7 so coats 500
All ladies' and misses lower priced coats.... $50
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
Lace Curtains

Our stock is too large. We over bought on the
better grades hence these remarkable low prices for
this seasons latest patterns Large variety of
varied styles.
Regular $50 pair curtains each ............2 2.42
Regular 500 pair curtains each each........ 2.O2
Regular 3.75 pair curtains sach h,......... . 1.52
Regular 25 pair curtains each .... 1872
Regular 3 90 pair curtains each 1.22
Regular 2 so pair curtains each - 1.O2
Regular 2 90 pair curtains each. &c
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-06-11
Summer Table Linen and Crashes

Summer Table Linen and Crashes
We are proud of the sale of our table linens but
want to sell more Here some snaps you can
not afford to miss.
Regular SOC bleached brown and colored table linen
Regular 6Oc silver bleached and brown, 64 inches
Regular 85c bleacned, all good patterns CSC
Regular 90 bleached, styles, ~ in wide. 85c
Regular 25 bleached, ~ inches wide, a splendid
wearing cloth 800. .05
Regular 1. so II inch stillers 1.29
Napkins
All $50, "a inch napkins
All 800, "a inch napkins 2.49
All 375 and 400, "a inch napkins
All $50, "a inch napkins 4.95
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-30
STRAUGHN, IND.

Straughn. Ind, Dec. 30.-Mr. an6
Mrs. John Vickery of Cambridge City
at Xmas dinner with Mr.. and Mrs
William Palm.
Will Benjamin of Eaton, o., spent
Xmas with home folks here.
Mrs. Ida Benjamin and son went tC
Greenfield, Ind, Thursday to visit her
sister, Mrs. Pearl Kinder and husband
during the holidays.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Benjamin OF
Charlottesville visited home folks here
last week.
Samuel Tapscott and family oil
Greenfield, Ind, Leonard Ragsdale
and family of Anderson, Mrs. Lillian
Charles Of Indianapolis. Paul Charles
of Dublin. ate Xmas dinner with Mr.
and Mrs Sylvanus Charles.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Barnett of New
Castle visited her father here Sunday
Miss Glenna Smith Of Springfield
O., was the guest of Mr.. and Mrs Dill
Weddeil from Monday until Thursday
Dill Weddell visite6 his nephew
Frank Umbstead in Marion. and rela
tives near Seymour from Friday until
Sunday. His neice, Miss Gussie Umb
stead came home with him for a few
days visit
Mr.. and Mrs. j. B. Tapscott enter.
tanned to dinner Sunday. Samuel Tap
SCOTT and family of Greenfield, Leon
ard Ragsdale and family of Anderson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Sylvanus Charles of this
place.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-30
OLIVE HILL, IND.

Olive Hill, Ind. Dec 3O-Miss Mary
Horney is on the sick list with in
flammatory rhematsm and sore
throat.
Mr.. Jim Black is spending the holi
days at Chester with his sister
Mr. Marcus Reynolds is recovering
from lagrippe, but is not able to be out
yet.
Mr.. Robert Medaris, who is working
at Richmond, spent Xmas at home
Mr.. and Mrs. Karl Davis have re-
turned home after few days visit
with friends in Frankton, Ind.
Master Harry Taylor is sick with
sore throat
Mr.. James Busby will move near
Fountain City this week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mace Huff, Mrs
Stage and Miss Peer, went to Rich
mond Monday.
Mr.. George Armstrong has purchas
ed fine black horse from Frank Tay
1or.
Mr.. and Mrs. Albert Weadick and
children spent a few days in Ohio
last week.
The entertainment at the school
house last Wednesday night, was well
attended.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-30
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The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-12-30
Random Shots.

I shot an arrow into the air; it fell
In the distance, I knew not where, till
a neighbor said that it killed his calf
and 1 had to pay him six and a halt
$3.50. 1 bought some poison to slay
some rats, and a neighbor swore that
1t killed his cats. and rather than ar.
que across the fence 1 paid him four
dollars and hfty ($4.5O cents. One
night I set sailing a toy balloon and
hoped it would soar till it reached
the moon. But the candle fell out on
a farmers straw. and he said I must
settle or 60 to law. And that Is the
way with the random shot-it never
hits in the proper spot. And the joke
you spring, that you think SO smart
may leave a wound in some fellows
heart.-Atchison Globe