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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
NOT A PARTISAN MEASURE

The good roads issue is rapidly com
ing to the front. Both the Demo
cratic and Republican state platforms
at the last election had planks
fayoring good roads and this year both
natiopal platforms have planks
strongly commending the good roads
movement.
Nr. Bryan in talk on good roads
given before national good roads
convention at Pittsburg made the fol-
lowing statement:
"The farmers belong to the COM
mon people, and the common people
OF this country have not had their
share of attention from the govern
ment. When l tel. you that our
government appropriates something
like forty-three times as much year
for the army and navy as the de-
partnent of agriculture, you will see
the farmer has not received the at
tention he deserves, when you con-
slider either his numbers or the i'm
portance of his business
Mr.. Taft is reported as saying, 81
have built roads in the Philippines
and our government has paid for
them. If we can do this for our
island possessions | do not see why
we should not do as much for our
people at home"
Wisconsin is the only state in the
Union that has constitution
that forbids the state to aid the far
merS to build roads, All other states
that has such provision have chang
ed it, and it is to be hoped that our
state will take advantage of the oppor-
tunity at the November election and
change its constitution SO as to permit
state aid for roads. Men of all parties
should support it as it is a broad mea-
sure and concerns the public welfare.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
REV. RICHARD EVANS RE-
TURNED TO THIS PASTORATE

At the closing session Of the Wis
consin Methodist conference Monday,
Sept. 81, the assignment of pastors
was announced. AS was expected by
the people of this city, Rev. Rich
ard Evans was returned to Grand
Rapids for another year.
The conference committee On tenn
peIance in its report scored Speaker
Cannon. The report which was re-
ceived with applause, stated:
"We have been greatly encouraged
by the ringing utterances that have
come from our bishops against
Speaker Cannon. We urge that the
conference members make efforts to
.relegate to perpetual political Obscur-
ity one man in Washington who has
continually obstructcd the interstate
liquor shipment bill on the fiimsy pre-
text that it is unconstitutional. We
hope and pray that he may be defeat
ed for reelection % the house of repre-.
SentativeS."
The report recommended that the
conference use every effort to secure
county option law at the coming
session of the legislature.
The wholesome, harmless green
leaves and tender stems OF lung heal
ing mountainous shrub, give to DR.
Shoop's Cough Remedy it's curative
properties. Tickling or dry bronchia
coughs quickly and safely yield to this
highly effective Cough medicine
DR.. ShoOp assures mothers that
they can with safety give it even tC
very young babies. No opium, nc
chloroform-abSolute nothing harsh
or harmful. 1t Gains the distressing
cough and heals the sensitive mem
braneS. Accept no other. Demand
Dr.Shoop's. Sold by Wood County
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
METHODIST RECEP TION
LARGELY ATTENDED

About two hundred people, members
and friends of the church and their
invited guests, assembled at the
parlors of the M. E. church Friday
night to welcome the return of Rev
and Mrs. Richard Evans to this city.
An excellent program had been pre-
pared for. the occasion by the recep-
tion committee, which was duly
carried out.
w. J. Fisher delivered the address
of welcome in a very appropriate and
pleasing manner to the assembled
audience The address was ably
responded to by the pastor, Rev
Evans. The other speakers of the
evening were Rev. Fred Staff, pastor
of the Congregational church, and
Prof. NJ. II. Jackson.
The spacious church parlors were
very beautifully and artistically
draped with bunting and decorated
with bitter sweet, asparagus and
asters giving the rooms very pleas
ing and presentable appearance
After the speaking and musical
program, which was in charge of Mrs.
j. Linderman, who rendered several
excellent vocal solos, the ladies of the
church served delightful repast OF
punch and waters
The most hearty welcome accorded
Rev. and Mrs. Evans on their return
to this city by all members ano
friends OF the church proved beyond
peradventure that his labors here
during the past year were highly ap
preciated.
All who attended the reception
spent pleasant and profitable even
ing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
THE LIGHTHOUSE ROBBERY

Is the title of "a four act drama now
being practiced by few Of our young
people under the direction of c. f.
Bulger of Necedah, who has been
here before and is known to have con-
siderable ability and talent in this
line. The receipts after paying ex-
penses will go to the Catholic Gene
terry Association TO be used in beautf-
flying the grounds of that association,
They expect TO have it ready for pre-
sentation on the 5th and 9th OF
October.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Rheumatism

I have found tried and tested cure for Rheu-
hnatisml Not a remedy that will straighten the
distorted limbs of chronic cripples. nor turn bony
growths back to flesh again. That Is impossible.
But can now surely kill the pains and pangs of
this deplorable disease.
In Germany-with Chemist In the City 81
Darmstadt-I found the last ingredient with
which DR.. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was made
that last ingredient, successfully treated many.
many OF Rheumatism; but now, at last, 1t uni
fornnly cures all durable cases of this heretofore
much dreaded disease. Those sand-like granular
wastes, found in Rheumatic Blood. seem TO dissolve
and pass away under the action of this remedy as
freely as does sugar when added to pure water.
And then. whan dissolved these poisonous wastes
freely pass from the system, and the cause OF
Rheumatism is gone forever. There Is now no
real need-no actual excuse to suffer longer with
out help. We sell, and In confidence recommend
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Quinsy, Sprains and Swellings Cured.

I'm November. 1901, l caught cold
and had the quinsy. My throat was
swollen so could hardly breathe. !
applied Chamberlain;S Pain Balm and
it gave me relief in short time. In
two days l was all right" says Mrs.
L. Cousins, Otterburn, Mich.
Chamberlain's Pain Balm is a liniment
and is especially valuable for sprains
and swellings. For sale by Jonn E.
DAILY. Druggist. -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
CITY MAIL CARRIERS
SECOND ANNUAL BALL

The City Mail Carriers will give
their second annual ball at the
Eagles hall on Wednesday eve.
ming October 7th. 1t will be recalled
that their first ball was great sue
cess both socially and financially
They are nov making great prepara
tions for the event. Prof. Bliss six
piece orchestra has been secured
which is a sufficient guarantee that
the music will be tirst-clasS. The
ball room will be decorated and every
thing done to make the second ball
even more attractive than the first
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
Buy a
Watch

Perhaps you bought a watch
some thirty years ago. Itwas a
good watch and cost you a
good price. 1t is probably tick
ing yet, but how about its time
keeping qualities? You have to
wind it with a key. Rather out
of date isn't it?
We have watches to sell and
with our reputation at stake
cannot afford to furnish you
with anything that we cannot
personally guarantee as an ac-
curate time piece.
Better come in and see us
about that watch deal and re-
member that we have the right
prices and we will meet all legi-
innate competition.
Always welcome, buy or not.
A. P. HIRZY.
Jeweler and Optometrist
Watch Inspector for c. & N. W.
Railway.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
How TO Cure q Cold.

The question of how to cure a cold
without unnecessary loss of time is
terested, for the quicker a cold is
gotten rid of the less the danger of
pneumonia and other serious diseases.
Mr.. B. ". L. Hall, of waverly, Va,
has used Cnamberlain's Cough Remedy
for years and says: Il firmly believe
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to be
absolutely the pest preparation on the
market for colds. l have recO-
mended it to my friends and they all
agree with me-" For sale by John E..
DAILY, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01
A Certain Cure for Cough-Used for ten
Years Without q Failure.

Mr.. w. G. Bott, a Star City, Ind,
hardware merchant, is enthusiastic in
his praise OF Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. His children have all been
subject to Group and he has used this
remedy for the past ten years, and
though they have much feared the
Group, his wife and he always felt
safe upon retiring when bottle of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy was in
the house. His oldest child was SUBJ
ject to severe attacks of Group, but
this remedy never failed to effect a
speedy cure. He has recommended it
to friends and neighborS and who
have used it say it is unequaled for
Group and whooping cough. For sale
by John e. Daily, Druggist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

Burns. bruises and scratches. big
and little cuts or in fact anything re-
quiring a salve, are best and quickest
soothed and healed by De Wits Car
bolized Witch Hazel Salye. The best
salve for piles. Be sure you get De-
Wits. Sold by Johnson Hill & Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

|-DeWitt's Little Early Risers, the
famous little liver pills. They are
small, sure, safe pills. by john
son Hill 81 CO.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1908-10-01

If your carriage "goes broke"
that is no reason why you should
IN paying the necessary repairs.
We can do all kinds of repairs in
a short time and at a short price
We supply new wheels and all
other parts and do our work
very thoroughly. Next time
you have a job in our line you
can save yourself money and
time by bringing it here.
Goodness & Chapman
Second st. North.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
SAYS THOMSON WAS
LIQUOR MEMS AGENT

An echo of the local option fight was
heard az the monthly meeting Of the
Wilmington Ministerial Union in Della
ware Avenue Baptist Church this morn
ing when former Sheriff Matthew r.
OBren. declared that william Thorn
son, who spoke for the "wets' and who
purported to have been sent from New
Zealand TO obtain figures as TO the sue
cess OF prohibition in this country. was
here to obtain figures for the Liquor
Dealers Association OF Duneden, New
Zealand
Mr.. O'Brion stopped in this city on his
way to Washington where he viii lobby
for the Prohibition party. His visit was
surprise TO the many friends he hal
made here during the local option earn.
paign. Mr.. OBriens statements as to
Mr.. Thomson were the result OF a letter
the former sheriff had received from q
friend in New Zealand
AZ Washington tomorrow Mr.. O'Briou
with representatives Of other branches
Of anti-liquor agitation viii confer as %
the mode OF working for excise legis-
lation. Besides Mr.. OBrien. there win be
present DR. Wilmer Crafts. OF the Ma
tional Liquor Reform Bureau; S. c. Nics-
olson. Of tho Anu-saloon League 81
America, and Margaret Dye Ellis. OF the
National w. C. T. U.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
MUZzLED DOG
LOOKED FIERCE

Lewis Fell. the dealer in domestic
pets, Of Fourth and Shipley streets,
who has made himself famous by his
assertion that dogs are degeneratiNg
into mollycoddles. received a jolt this
morning. He received a visit from the
Jim Jeffries of dogdom. The dog was
attached 20 the end of a stout rope
held fast IN the fist Of a gentleman Of
chocolate hue. and was muzzled clear
from his nose down to his hind legs.
He was a bulldog, and had eyes that
Fhone like red hot Goals, and he was
so eager TO bite someone that he eN-
pedited hot gas. At least that is Mr..
Felrs impression Mr. Fell declares
that II the dog hadxt ben muzzled he
would have invaded the other depart
ment of the store and eaten the hard
ware.
The terror was held by his owner az
a safe distance at the end Of a rope
that had been already stretched sew
eral inches. "rhe dog was certainly
a terror" said Mr Fell. moping his
brow after the excitement Il was
afraid that he would break out Of his
muzzle and do something. He would
have made an excellent professional
faster. for he gave evidence that he
was ready 70 taste anything. NO, he
didn't suit. ! want a dog that Is rea-
sonably cross. but not a creature that's
possessed Of the devil TO such a degree
that I would have 20 employ an ami
NAL trainer for him."
Mr. Fell would particularly like dogs
OF the Great Dane species
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
OBITUARY


William Fennessey. a member OF Will
mington Lodge OF United Workmen and
Court Brandywine, Foresters Of America
died Saturday In his home, No 9l7 Mar
ket street The funeral will be held to-
morrow morning at o'clock. Requiem
mass will be celebrated in ST. Peters
Cathedral and interment win be in
Cathedral Cemetery.
The funeral OF Mary E. Findey. who
died Saturday. will be held from the home
No. 5ls Washington street. tomorrow af-
ternoon at o'clock. The interment viii
be private.
Mrs Elizabeth d. Haley. wife Of
Thomas Haley, who died Friday, viii be
buried tomorrow. The funeral will he
held from the home. No. 2Sls West Six
teenth street, tomorrow afternoon. at
2.so O'Clock. The burial win be in Mt.
salem Cemetery.
The funeral Of Mrs. Anna Draper.
the wife of Thomas Draper, ST.. for
merly Of Newport. who died Friday in
her 6fth year. at Duquesne, Pa. was
held from the home Of her son, Thomas
Draper. Jr., Newport, This afternoon az
2 o'clock. The interment was in st.
James cemetery, Newport
The funeral of Mrs. Mary A. Jones.
who died Thursday, was held vest rlay
afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home
Of her son. Abram II. Jones, Booker
Washington Apartment House. The
interment was in Olivet cemetery.
This afternoon. at o'clock, ths
funeral OF George G. White who died
Friday, was held from the home of his
parents, No. 1lO5 West Second street.
The interment was in Mt. Salem ceme-
terry.
The funeral Of John II. Achenbach
the infant son Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Achenbach. of No. 40S Wesl
Twenty-ninth street. who died Friday
was held from the home yesterday af-
ternoon at 8 o'clock. Burial was in
Riverview cemetery.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
BLOCK REFORM
EVEN IN INDIA
Ralph c. WhitenaCk Writes of
the lntrigueS Set Up
at BarOda

Ralph c. Whitenack, formerly Of
Wilmington, now economic advisor to
the Prince of Baroda, India, has writ
ten TO relatives I'm this city, giving a
graphic account Of his difficulties in
performing the duties Of his Office. The
Introduction into Baroda OF American
ideals of civic government is beset
with the intrigues of natives opposed
to foreign advisor to the Maharaja
Mr. Whitenack writes:
( First came the creation of a new
Department of Commerce in Septem-
ber in response TO my repeated de-
mands. Then on the first of November,
took charge of the Department OF the
Joint Sar Subah, (Which Is equivalent
to the Ministry of the Interior in other
states) 1 have charge of the eighteen
newly created municipality and also
the district and village Pancayets or
local Boards, which together consti-
tute the first attempts at local self-gov-
ernment in this State; also banking
and commerce; customs and exercise; I;
religious and charitable institutions
under the control of the State and num-
erous other miscellaneous branches.
III I could only have a free hand, I
could accomplished a great deal But
intrigue IS rampant throughout the ad-
ministration and there are many who
would prefer that such an office should
not fall 10 n feringhi,' foreigner and
unhappily. the Maharaja, though a
strong and able ruler in many ways.
cannot know all that goes on behind his
back and too often falls a victim to the
Vaccinations of the schemers MY OH
cial head would not be worth thirty
cents, except for the personal favors
and protection OF the Maharasa
1T Is a pretty mess / am in, but I
have learned after q years experience
with these willy folk not to lose pa
tience or to get in the way of the ma
chnery and lose my head"
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
MURDER CASES ARE
INCREASING IN PHILADELPHIA

PHILADELPHIA, Jan. 6.-Never in
the history of Moyamensing prison, 1t
is declared, have so many prisoners.
condemned and uncondemned. occupied
the homicide section Of the grim insti-
tuition.
Recently compiled statistics Of the
district attorneys Office show that
ninety-four murder cases have been
sent to IL from the cOroner's office
within the past two years. OF this
number twelve have been found guilty
of murder in the first degree.
Twenty-nine other persons accused
of murder are awaiting trial. The re-
naming cases have been disposed Of by
mnor verdicts. discharge Of defendants,
or lack Of evidence.
The coroner's docket shows a stead
" increasing number Of homicides.
Eighty-hve per cent. OF these cases are
from revolver or gunshot wounds.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
CHESTER COUNTY
BARN BURNED

WEST CHESTER, Pa, Jan. 6.-The
third barn in Chester county burned
since New Years Day was that owned
by Benjamin Fisher, in Upper Uwchlan
township, which was consumed on Sat-
urday with all its contents, consisting
of the years crops, the farming imple-
ments and machinery, harness, eto.
The loss was about $1,000, mostly COW
cred by insurance. The cows were out
In the field and we're not injured. The
.neighbors had hard work in saving
nearby dwellings.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
Big INCREASE in
SALE OF STAMPS
Business of S2OO,OCO Ex-
peCted at the Local
POStOf ice

According to the report OF POST
master Conrad. for the quarter ending
December 81. there was an increase OF
about $4,000 in the business done in the
stamp departmentove the correspond
ing period of last year. This last quart
er's report shows sales of stamps and
stamped supplies of s49.S31.67; second
class mail matter. s34SO2; box rents.
S571.27; waste paper, Sl097.
For the last three months of the year
1906 the stamp sales amounted to Sl3,-
92S4s; second class mail matter,
$s7S.75; box rents. $42o.11, and waste
paper, S1.40.
Going at the present rate it is ex-
pected that during the ensuing year
the BUSINESS of the local postoffice will
amount to nearly 100000.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
COUNTY COURTS
BACK TO WORK
Daniel ". COTbit Selected as
Foreman of the Grand
Jury

The January term Of General Ses-
sions and Superior Courts opened at
1880 o'clock this morning with CHIEF
Justice Lore and Associates Grubb and
Pennewill on the bench. oyer and
.Terminer Court will open on Wednes-
day. There will be one case for trial
in the latter court, about 25 cases In
General Sessions, and 1853 cases for
trial and argument in Superior Court.
The grand jury drawn for service
during the year answered and Daniel
w. Corbit was announced as the fore
man. ]. Wallace Reynolds, drawn on
the jury from the First district of Will
mington. was excused from service, ne
being a resident of Kent county. Chief
Justice Lore informed the jury that
there were no cases for their consid-
Grafton at this time which require spe-
cial charges. Then the jury retired to
consider the cases presented by Attor-
.ney- General Richards and his deputy,
Mr.. Hastings.
John Sullivan. held as a witness in the
William Moore murder case was admit
ted TO new bail to appear at the next term
Of court Sullivan who was an acquaint-
ance Of Moore was detained following the
finding OF Moores dead body at Third and
West streets. several months ago. The
coroner's jury exonorated him of the
crime however and he is now held simp-
ly as a witness. No other arrests have
been made i'm the ease.
Some minor cases were also continued
until the next term Of court
To Oppose License Applications.
Sylvester d. Townsend, for the city,
had the court extend the time for nling
remonstrances against liquor license ap-
plicatons until Monday. II was announc-
/ ed later by Chief Of Police Black that the
/ police department would file remon-
strances against several persons wh0
have applied to the court for licenses.
The grand jury returned the following
I Indictments: Frank Moore, John Nor
gan. Harry c. Pride. Arthur Armstrong,
Frank Fair. George McVey. and william
Carter, carrying con1eaied a deadly
weapon Charles Farrady, Herbert Pas
tor and Bessie Robinson. larceny.
At this term Of court the constitutions
ality of the local option law is expected
to be attacked through arguments on de-
murrers filed against indictments charg-
ing James Mason and John Wesley Fouu-
tain. colored men. with having attempt
ed TO vote illegally at the election. Robert
II. Richards will defend the indictments
against the men and thereby strive tc
, uphold the constitutonality Of the loca
option law. James Salisbury viii appear
for the indicted men.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
Deaths

William Fennessey.
Mary e. Findley.
Elizabeth D. Haley.
Peter Donahoe.
s. Emma Robinson.
Hugh c. Mearns.
Thomas Fedigan.
Patrick Howard.
HOWARD-In this city, January 8.
1908. Patrick Howard.
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited to attend the funeral from
the residence OF bis son-in-law. Mar
tin Fqaherty, sos Pine street, on We'd
nesday morning at o'clock. Requiem
mass at st. Mary's Church. Interment
at Cathedral Cemetery.
DONAHOE-In this city. on January
4. 1908, Peter Donahoo
Relatives and friends are respect
fully invited TO attend Us funeral from
the residence OF his son-in-lav. T.. $
Conneli. s. r. corner Eighteenth an 4
West streets. on Tuesday morning, at
9 . clock Requiem mass at st. pat-
iiclSs Church. In-erment az Cathedral
Cemetery.
RoBlNSoN-suddenly on January T.
1908. Mrs. S. Emma Robinson.
Funeral on Tuesday. January Z. at
il a. lus from IIt ltclNtlit OF Nel
mother, Mrs. James r. Mullin. No. 1928
West street. Interment private.
MEARNS-In this city on January 3
1908. Hugh c. NIearns. aged So years
Relatives. friends. members Of Har-
mony Lodge. No IS. A. #. and A. NJ.
Order OF Railroad Conductors and en-
ployes Of the p, B. & W. Railroad ar,
invited TO attend the funeral services
from his late residence. T04 Adams
street. on Tuesday morning at 80
o'clock. Interment Camden. n. 7.
FEDlGAN-In this city, on January 8
1908. Thomas Fedigan. aged a years
Relatives. friends and members of the
Holy Name Society OF St Patrick.
Church are respectfully invited 10 at.
tend the funeral from his late residence
No 229 West Fourteenth street or
Thursday morning at $50 o'clock. Sol.
enn Requiem Mass AT ST. Patrick'i
Church Internent az Cathedral Cerle
terry.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
FIREBUG SCARE
ELKTON AGAIN

ELKTON. Nd, Jan. 6-The citizens
were thrown into another scare satur-
day night, when firebugs again at
tempted to burn the town. Stables in
the rear Of the Adams Express Com
pany offices were set on fire. and while
the fire department was at work an
attempt was made to fire Alexanders
hardware store, but the men were
frightened off by a watchman.
Evening journal., 1908-01-06
Epiphnnv Service Al Dover.

Special 70 The EVENING JOURNAL.
DOVER. Jan. G-The Festival OF
Epiphany was celebrated by an early
morning service at HOLY Cross Roman
Catholic Church. AT a. m. high mass
was celebrated with Rev. Father
Lyons. a priest Of the Dominican
Order. as celebrant. assisted by the
pastor. Rev. Father Waldron Tire
music was rendered by the senior and
junior choirs. Father Lyons preached
at the Vesper services Sunday. and
delivered an eloquent sermon to a very
large congregation. The beautiful
Christmas decorations are stil in the
church. Father Lyons is in charge
Of a large congregation at Kansas
City, Ne.