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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
IN THE SOUTH AT
LEESBURG, FLORIDA
Interesting Letter From the pen
of Mrs. LYDIA Quimby

In my last letter | promised to
write again relative to some OF the
industries by which a northern man
could visit Florida or locate here with
reasonable hopes Of making himself
self supporting.
Leesburg is a very pretty city len
circled by lakes of from 1900 to 1900
inhabitants. Lake Harris lies south
of the city, is eighteen miles long and
three to seven miles wide, altitude
about eighty-six feet above the sea.
Lake Griffin lying north of the city is
twelve miles long by three wide with
nearly the same altitude. Both of
these lakes are brought to the city
limits by canals a half mile in length.
Leesburg is the largest of the towns
located on these lakes, Okahumpkee
being second Esmerelda, Yalaha,
Bloomfield, Eldarado and Fruitland
each having railroad stations, beauti-
full hom's and fine orange groves,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

Clarence Moore was Stevens Point
visitor Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

open and doors unlocked, hence we in
fer lawlessneSs has no place here
Much as we of the north read of the
''fiend negro" here the element OF
fear regarding blacks is unknown.
Ladies and children even take long
walks in search of yellow jasmine or
sweet grasses. ferns or specimens un-
afraid and unmolested. Truly Central
Florida, Leesburg on the summit of
the divide is an ideal home place.
The climate is perfect, the roads
fine, game still plentiful, fish
abundant, lake and sky blue and calm,
what more do you ask?
Mrs. LYDIA Quimby.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
"FIORINDA PLEASED"
LARGE CROWD

The High School audience room was
tested to its utmost capacity Friday
night by large audience to witness
the cantata entitled ''Florlnda, by the
school children. The High School
orchestra furnished the music, and
were heartily encored on account OF
its excellence. The young people
acquitted themselves with credit to
themselves and their instructress,
Miss Laura Reeves. Specially COM
mendable were the solos rendered by
Miss Rena Philleo, Miss Johnson,
Miss Alma Eggert, and Phillip
Gouger. The entertainment as a
whole was greatly enjoyed by all
who were present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07
N0ELL-TEEPLE WEDDING
OCCURRED SATURDAY NIGHT

Joseph NOEL, son of Mr.. and Mrs.
f. NOEL, of Port Edwards, and Miss
Clara Teepie, of COS Garfield Boulevard
OF Chicago, were married at the home
of the brides parents Saturday even
ing, April 25th, at O'Clock. Rev. NJ.
c. Ranseen, great uncle of the groom,
performed the ceremony. The young
couple left on the evening train at
1890 for Port Edwards, Wis, where
they arrived Sunday morning to visit
his parents, and where they Will prob
ably spend the summer The young
couple have the best wishes of their
Grand Rapids friends, where Mr..
Noell is pretty well known.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

within two and one-half miles at
So. 80 to S25 per month, and larger
houses range from $50 to $3.50 per
month, The climate is ideal. No
sudden changes, very little rain, and
everything grows to perfection. Fruit
and garden truck are especially
adapted to this climate and soil. By
watching the sales here one can buy
everything quite reasonable because
they certainly slaughter prices on
their sales.
We are well pleased with our new
home and especially with the people.
l haven't met knocker as yet and
upon inquiring l find there are none
such in Spokane and if this be true
we are indeed in an ideal city.
Will Lyons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-05-07

Beginning Sunday, May 18th, the
Green Bay & Western railroad will
begin its regular summer Sunday
train service. under the same rates
and conditions as last year.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
AT OLD METHODS AGAIN.

We are advised that the registra-
ton books are now open at the office
of the Crystal Steam Laundry for
the registrations OF voters for the
coming election. No announcement
of this fact has been made, but the
ringsters have been quietly herding
their men in. On Monday next the
registration books will be opened at
the court house. The resolutions of
the Democratic Good Government
Club declares that 1--WE favor a fair
and impartial registration OF the le-
gal and qualified voters of the city.
Ard we condemn the illegal and dis
graceful manner in which the regis
tratiOn was carried on prior to the
municipal election last year The
voters should be registered at fixed
and designated places and not by po-
litical henchmen on the streets,
railroad and in the negro saloons,
and the registration books should
he kept open for certain designated
hours"
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
GRAHAM GOSSIP

The Virginia Confectionery com
pany has changed hands. ID. f..
Coates having purchased the inter
est OF Messrs. II. f. steptoe and T.
l.. Lyons.
The Confederate pension board OF
Tazewell county will meet at Taze-
well next Tuesday. Several veterans
from this vicinity ar interested.
w. Carlisle Peters. OF Waxa-
hatchie, Tex. was married yesterday
to Miss Matte Benbow, one of our
most accomplished and popular
young ladies. They left for Texas on
the night train. The groom is a
son of Mr.. and Mrs. o. c. Peters.
OF Blacksburg. Va. The officiating
clergyman was Rev l.. NJ. Cart
wright of the Methodist church.
Miss May Kerner visited friends
here for few days en- route from a
visit to friends in Missouri to her
home In Winston, y. C..
The bond issue for municipal i'm
proVements carried by a vote almost
unanimous. Most OF the twenty
thousand dollars will be devoted to
street improvement. good street
from the depot to the state line to
connect there with the proposed
macadam street from Bluefield is one
of the most important OF the i'm
provements. This will give the twin
cities splendid boulevard for sew
eral miles and encourage fine horses
and other means of locomotion such
as autos, bicycles. etc. II will also
greatly facilitate trade between the
two places
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17

herman of St Paul, was a Blueleld
visitor yesterday.
w. 7. Ould, one of Glen Ign S
merchants, was in the city yester-
DAY
Sheriff J H. Durham, of Giles
county is visiting friends in the
city.
L. G. Toney, of Northfork, was
in the city yesterday looking after
business interests.
Mrs. l.. b. Shot, of Rogers street,
has as her guest Mrs. J. II. Shott, of
stanton, Va.
Misses Mary and Llewellyn Jones,
Of Freemans, were in the city yes
ter1ay visiting friends
b. T. Moody left yesterday for
Northforll,at which place he will re-
main for several days on business.
Mr. and Mrs b. L. Peters arrived
ON No on their way to Princeton
.rom Radford
Miss Militia Hetherington passed
through the city on No. / en- route to
Tazewell
The little son OF DR.. D. p. Crock
eft and his niece, Miss Mae Lansio On,
visited friends at Pocah,utls yes
.e.'ay.
T.. II Little, representative of
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
PERSONAL.

J. d, Bird. of Radrord is in the
city on business today.
Miss Lettie Lambert, OF Oak
Grove. is visiting in Buefeld.
Ny. and Mrs r. e. Lazenby lcf.
on No. today for Bristol on a visit
J. c. Pack of Bramwell. was Ia
the city yesterday.
7. f. Morgan, of Carretta, is visit
ing in the city.
b. F Dixon and wife, of Bellevue.
Va. are visiting friends in the city.
A. McRea Hall, prominent lum-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
DEATH OF
EUGENE WILLIAMSON

Mr.. Eugene Williamson, a popu-
lar young Roanoker, died Wednes-
day night at the home of his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Perry Williamson,
from consumption, aged 20 years.
The deceased was a very fine stem
ographer, and was clerk for Gen
eral Fitzhugh Lee in Cuba. after
the war.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17

Remember your credit here
is as good as 24-karat gold.
All we say is don't stay nine
miles behind the procession.
Come here and buy swell
clothes that will put you
ahead of the hand" on Easter
Sunday Our up-to-the-last-
tick-of-the-clock styles are very
catchy. Our mammoth assert
ment for Ladies', Men and
Children are as large as all
others combined.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17

the Metropolitan Life Insurance
company, left this morning for Po-
cahontas.
Mrs. r. NJ. Agostini, who is visit
ing with Mr.. and Mrs. f. NJ. Bin
ford at their home on Monroe street.
is very i'll.
Mrs. 8. NJ Smith and daughter.
Margaret, left yesterday afternoon
for Philadelphia to spend several
days.
keystone was represented in Blue
field yesterday by j X. f. Steel and
f. T. Huston. who were transacting
business here.
II. ID. MILFORD left this morning
for Pocahontas. Mr.. Wiford has
been here from Lynchburg for the
past few days
Dudley Williams, of Glen Alum.
who got into the controversy with
DR.. McGuffin few days ago. w,e
visiting friends yesterday.
Miss Annie Rice, of o., Grove.
Va, was here today on her return
home from visiting at Mon-calm
and Rock.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w Vawter. Of
Lee street, left today to spend Easter
with their son, ~ c. Vawter, Of
Maybuery.
Miss Eta Webb stenographer Co.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
ENGINEER KILLED AND SEVER.
AL INJURED

Bloomington, III, April IL
Passenger train No. / on the Santa
Fee was wrecked today by running
into an open switch Engineer John
Coppess was killed and several
slightly injured.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
JACK-CUND|FF

Christiansburg. Va, April IL
The marriage of Miss Bessie Cundin
to Mr.. James p. Jack, of Roanoke,
took place yesterday at 3 p. m, at
the home of the bride, nearly six
miles east of here.
The wedding was a very quiet one
and Mr.. and Mrs. Jack left for a
wedding trip west.
Mr.. Jack holds a responsible posi-
ton with the Virginian railway, with
headquarters at Roanoke.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
u. G. n. BALL GAME.

The members Of the U. c. r. are
notified to meet at the White Phar-
macy at o'clock tomorrow before
the U. C. T. ball game.
w. c. Drummer, Sec.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17
Quantity and Quality rarely ever

Quantity and Quality rarely ever
go together. Here's the exception.
El!iott's Emulsified Liniment con-
tains half pint of an emulsion of
Spirits Turpentine, Origanum, Kero-
sene Oil, Ether and Ammonia, and
sells for only Csc a bottle. Guar
anteed or money back. The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17

You feel the life-giving current
A gentle warmth fills the nerves and
blood. It's a pleasure to take HOl-
listers Rocky Mountain Tea. So
cents, Tea or Tablets The White
Pharmacy.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17

This is the season of listlessness,
headaches and spring disorders Hol-
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1908-04-17

listers Rocky Mountain Tea is 4
sure preventative. Makes you strong
and vigorous. 8 5 cents, Tea or Tab
lets. The White Pharmacy
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-08-08

money. which was set aside to defray
the departments expenses while In
Marquette. In his inside coat pocket.
where the dips had no trouble In
reaching 1t. he believes he was re-
ieved Of the money while he was
standing on che platform. The pick
pockets crowded about him and jostled
him, and thus found opportunity TO
extract his roll.
ION the announcement OF the theft
Joseph Konwinski. who Is jovial and
generous soul. assured the boys, "Well.
I've got $50 10 help ont with. and. he
stuck bis DIST into his hip pocket where
he had been carrying his roll. But the
roll was minus quantity. 1t had ev-
identity gone TO join Henleys se50
The suspicion OF the men was at once
directed 10 two strangers and they
were kept under close surveillance until
they were turned over to the police al
Marquette, who took them of TO the
county Jail for safe keeping.
LATER The dips" called for q
conference with their pal yesterday
ana made arrangements to return tn,
$500 80 the Iron River boys got out o.
the scrape very luckily.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-08-08

thanks for the kind invitation; will
certainly avail myself OF II at the 6rst
opportunity.
Did the panic and the subsequent
hard times affect You to any great ex-
TENT II must have. from the reports
] have been getting. guess the u. p.
and the Iron District in particular.
was hit pretty hard. You folks evid-
emily think that news OF that sort
would not interest me, for have not
received more than a mention OF IT,
Well. 1 hope things will have picked
up by the time ! get back. tho l cannot
say when that will be. You must
think | have anchored here for good
and have rather surprised myself by
remaining In one place as long as |
have However intend leaving here
as soon after the fleet as possible land
will probably come home via New
Zealand and South America. Nothing
definite as yet, as chance or opportun-
tty must needs play an important part
In my program. l will undoubtedly
stop off at c. f. on my way home and
give you all big Hello; for as yet
cannot think of any place as Home
Sweet Home" other than the place /
last knew as such. You'll have the
band out won't yous *
Closing now, with best wishes TO
everyone and lots Of success to your.
sslf. Good Old Pete.
Harvey.
| z. 5. A fellow was arrested the
other day In the principal thoroug hfare
In sydney for disturbing the peace and
annoying the passengers. His defence
was that he was toasting the American
test. The plea that be was Mailing
Columbia" was unavailing and he wa,
given fourteen days
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-08-08
Silly SquabbIing Over Olympic
Games.

one would imagine that this world
i old enough and its inhabitants sopn-
ishcated enough so that they could hold
an international athletic competition
without having row and acting ilhe
a lot Of boys quarreling over their ma.
bles. or naughty little girls OF the 4
won't play in your yard type bue
IL appears they are not, more's the pity
The Olympic games, which have been
attracting so much attention during
the past fortnight, have been remark.
able for two things the excellence Oh
most of the performances. and the pro-
.diQious amount OF "beefine done py
one side or another.
:. An analysis OF the controversy or
controversies that have arisen 90 NOV
reflect any great credit on either OF tue
two great countries most prominent IN
the contests Great Britain ana tne
United States. In the hrst-place' IL
appears beyond question that the man ,
aeement OF the game made some pao
errors of jugement, as, for example III
placing the admission price so hlgn
lat the attendance was wretcheuiy
small. and in various tactless acts'
Whether II has been guilty OF out'auo-
ont unfairness, "a charged by some Oh
the Americans, 10 Is hard TO say AT TINS
distance. There are some things tha'
indicate that Johnny Bull. remember
ing the many times when he has been
,,skun" ON this side the Atlantic ue'
cided TO get heven with the o'oonin
Yankees, don't cher know while nc
had them where they couldn't get way
But the Americans were Tar from
blatseIess. They did altogether Too
much ''beefing' and loud taking
The Yankee athletes should have been
trained 70 saw wood ana say nothing
AZ thew did not have enough common
sense 70 do so without Instructions
Their continual kicking was oao
euough and the boorish act OF that Dig
churl, Ralph Rose, in refusing 10 oii
tba American flag to the royal box OF
opening day WAS perhaps worse. y.
other standard bearer failed In this ac'
~ courtesy a fact that did not escape
the Britons. we may be sure.
The roar made by the Americans
over the disposition Of the British Z
count all sorts OF sports In deciding tn'
championship was scarcely sportsman
like. either. -
The 'mollycoddle championship
sneered the Yankees.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-08-08

vouchafee TO work great prodigies at
the intercession Of the Blessed Virgin. "
Bishop Laval established the feast OF
SaiDte Anne as holiday by a pastoral
letter In 1867 and many times after
wards the shrine was the recipient OF
favors from the distinguished figures
In church and state. At first shrine
Of only local fame. Sainte Anne de
Beaupre has grown in reputation until
now 1t Is visited by 200. 600 pilgrims
yearly. Two small churches had be-
come matter of history by 1875. and
the third sufficed for the next two
years The present magnificent basiilaci
commenced in 1873. has been enlarged
and improved at different times and
today stands in this French Canadian
parish with few rivals in Canada in
any denomination for the luxury of its
finishing. A Belgian statute OF Ssinte
Anne set In nimbus of electric lights
and erected on a PEDESTAL of Mexican
onyx, a communion rail and pulpit
gorgeously ornamentea by scriptural
scenes In bas relief. exquisite oak car
wings and high altar in marble and
gilt, give an effect Of richness seldom
equaled in church architecture. To
add further majesty to the setting on
the occasion Of recent visit of some
friendly critics, the venerable Father
Coran gave hint 10 comrade father
and the organ pealed forth. The music
was Of the old masters and daylight
was of the dull grey of rainy day
but the electric glow maze from the
church 8 own plant was truly touch
Of the American contingent. Suddenly
the circle OF light above the head Of
Sainte Anne blazed forth and one reaC
with appreciation the potent words o.
the sympathetic guide "Here broker
hearts find the balm Of consolation
here tears of sadness and atiliction ar,
changed into those OF JOY and graft
tude here the unfortunate whose III,
is poisoned by wicked habits find re-
pentance aud pardon and regain peace
and happiness Scattered about tn,
church were solitary pilgrims in searci
OF comfort and healing The Pyramid
Of discarded crutches, almost reaching
TO the ceiling and the hundreds Of sac
riiiced gifts even TO the priceless rings
OF wedlock, tell Of the JOY of humble
souls who departed believing tina
miracles had been performed at Saint'
Anne de Beaupre.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-08-08
The Iron Market.
he Iron Trade Review says .

The Iron Trade Review says
Heavy buying Of pig iron by cast
iron pipe interests has brought new
life TO the pig iron market. A leading
pipe interest has within few days
purchased 80. 600 tons of southern iron
and an order for $1,000 tons placed
recently by a New York state pipe
concern is announced. The sale OF
southern iron places several companies
which have been making low prices
out Of the market for the third quarter.
Although it may still be possible to
buy on basis Of $il.50 Birmingham
for No foundry, several important
interests have advanced their quota
tions from Sl2. 20 TO si2.50. In spite OF
the improvement in conditions in the
south the situation is not such as TO
Justify further advances, which, IL
made, would probably check buying
The Standard Sanitary and Manufac-
turing company has purchased 1000
tons for its Louisville plant and Is in
the market for 1000 additional tons.
The usual sale basis for southern pro-
duct has been $l1.5 so Birmingham. In
the east there is moderate activity in
foundry iron. The average price Of
Bessemer for July was Si5 SO valley,
the lowest since 1905 and the iron il
now selling at gil 80 valley, with a
limited demand Basic IS also quiet.
The movement OF ore from the
Lake Superior region for July amount.
cd TO 4. 1854. 2S8 tons making the total
for the season 2. 2S5, 2sl tons decrease
Of 10, 300, 400 tons, compared with the
same period last year NJ A. Hanna
q Co. has sold 1, 600, 600 tons of ore on
tive year contract, but other sales are
for smaller lots.
The production Of pig iron for July
amounted to /, 225, 1863 tons, compared
with /, lO6. 300 tons in June and eleven
more blast furnaces are in operation.
I'm finished materials the Strength
Of the situation is largely in the speci-
fcations that are being received Buy.
ing by the railroads is still disappoint'
ing and some companies which cater
almost exclusively to the railroad trade
state that their business is poor. We
note, however. an order for !, 800 tons
of rails placed by the Baltimore and
Ohio railroad an industrial railroad
Il in the market for 500 cars. Tn,
light rail demand is fairly active.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-08-08

Well, archery, for example, was for
centuries the great sport OF the Anglo
Saxon. Archery saved England at
Falkirk, at Crecy, at Agincourt
Waterloo was won on the cricket fields
OF England, according TO the Duke Of
Wellington. The greatest warriors Of
the middle ages and the following cen
turtles were devotees OF the effeminate
sport of fencing, and many Of them
even condescended TO play the old
court games from which tennis and
racquet grew Gymnastic work, which
is regarded as far beneath the dignity
of our stars, is the only form Of athlet.
&c training known TO the young men
who made up the German army, gem
orally considered the best In the world.
And in our own country men who bad
won laurels at the mollycoddish games
Of tennis. golf and polo walked TO their
death on San Juan Hill as brayely as
Mr.. Rose, Of California, or Mr.. Flana-
gan, OF the New York police depart
ment, could have done had they been
there.
Track athletics held large place in
the sports OF America, and justly so.
but it is grave mistake to suppose
that they only are worthy 70 be called
games, America, in capturing the
lion share OF the track events, won
glory enough. 1t is probably better
that no championship banner was
awarded We think too much Of cham.
pionships. We think to much of win
ning. II our athletes had had bat
small prospects q victory, how larger
team would we have sent 70 London
or course, not at all, by any means
of the American athletes are Ralpt
Roses. Most Of them are good sports
men and gentlemen. and no doubt con
Quoted themselves MS such at LondC n
Detroit Saturday Night.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1908-08-08

cal sketch Of Sainte Anne de Beaupre
and il will be interesting to many
readers
Electric cars, electric lights and
great display Of wealth in church fit
tings have modefnized Sainte Anne de
Beaupre, but they have not robbed it
Of its charm. IL is still hallowed
ground to thousands Of pilgrims who
pray for relief from the ills Of life and
IL is rare diversion OF the many tour
lists who frequent the ancient city OF
Quebec Since 1862 there has been a
shrine at Sainte Anne de Beaupre fol-
lowing the repentance and generosity
Of the Breton mariners who, threaten
ed with shipwreck in the gulf, execut-
ed on their landing their vow TO erect
memorial to the good saint who pre-
served them. Tradition says the first
to be cured was Louis Guimout, a
Petit Cape farmer afflicted with rheu-
mstism who, went through devotion TO
lay some stones In the foundation OF
the church and found himself suddenly
cured, What record Of history has
been written since that ground was
first consecrated to the healing of suff-
ering humanity. There was then only
ten churches in all Canada The work
OF the Jesuit Fathers which was con-
tinued with such sacrifice during the
succeeding century OF French rule was
in It's infancy AS early as 1865 Marie
de Pincarnation recorded the miracles
Of Sainte Anne, where. "Our Lord