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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

Bill of Louis Amundson, committee
work on roads and bridges, s142.69.
Moved by Mr. Forbes that the bill
be allowed. Carried.
Bill of Geo. H Conklin, committee
work on roads and bridges s120.14.
Moved by Mr.. Christensen that the
bill be allowed Carried.
Moved by Mr. Brown that the re-
port Of the Committee on General
Claims be adopted and bills allowed
as read and spread upon the minutes.
Carried.
Bill Of the town of Arpin, poor
claim presented by motion referred
to the District Attorney.
Resolution
RESOLVED, that the County Clerk
be ordered and is hereby authorized
to procure from the lowest compe-
tent bidder AIS copies in pamphlet
form of the Minutes of proceedings
of the County Board for the year
1908, both the special May meeting
and the annual November meeting
and also the Minutes of a special
session of same to be held after the
accounts of the outgoing County Off
GERS have been checked over, and
10 copies thereof to each member of
the County Board. and preserve the
balance for exchange with other eoun-
ties, and for the use of interested
parties at the Court House.
Moved by Mr. Christensen that the
resolution be adopted. Carried.
Moved by Mr.. Brown that this
Board adjourn until tomorrow at 2
O'Clock. Carried.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
u. S. CIVIL SERVICE
EXAMINATION

A competitive examination under
the rules of the q. S. Civil Service
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

Court House, o'clock ?. N. Nov.
10Th 1908.
Board met pursuant to adjournment
and. was called to order by William
Hooper, chairman.
Rolled was called and quorum
present.
Moved by Mr. Forbes that the
reading of the Journal be dispensed
with. Carried
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
Al A Hand Me-Down.

A weli-known advertising exper' ,
responding to the toast ''Sartorial
Progress" at the banquet of the recent
convention of the Tailors' National
Convention, spoke somewhat as fol-
lows:
81 am glad that you clothiers who
advertise nowadays print pictures of
mems and boys fashion. Thus you
smarter up the country and tend TO
abolish the dreadful custom of cut
Ting down dads suit to boys size. l
remember how in the distant past my
little brother rushed whimpering into
the sitting room one night.
whats the matter'" l asked,
alphabetically.
oh" he murmured, ''pa's had his
beard shaved off and now l guess
I've CO. to wear those old red whisk-
ersw
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
SunfIower Philosophy.

II you think a man has no trouble
it is because you have given him nc
chance to tell them.
Never permit yourself to reach that
stage whore your entire happiness de-
ponds upon one person
We have observed that when the
doctor begins to issue bulletins tn
undertaken begins to take notice.
Aman can't talk back when VIC
man abuses him, but he does some
thing which is worse; he remembers.
A woman might as well propose,
for after she has been married eight
or ten years her husband saws she
did. anyway.
Watch any man awhile and you
will find that he has bone hidden
somewhere that he runs to every little
while to dig up.
1t is nice for grandparents to have
good memories. but parents mem
CRY, according to children, should
never be long enough to reach from
the threat to the spanking.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
He Must Be Rich.

a special says: 1.-THE office of police
judge of Owingsville is not lucrative
one at best, but in view of the fact
that the properly owners are taxed
almost to the limit to pay necessary
expenses, leaving little or nothing TO
repair streets, Andy Denton, one OF the
candidates fOr police Judge, offers to
serve without salary in the event Of
his election and invites all other can
didates for city Offices to say whether
or not they will do likewise.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20

Men past middle life have found
comfort and relief in Foley's Kidney
Remedy, especially for enlarged pros
tate gland, which is very common
among elderly men. l.. E. Morris,
Dexter, KY, writes: "Up to year
ago my father suffered from kidney
and bladder troable and several phys
icians pronounced it enlargement OF
the prostate gland and advised an
operation. On account of his age we
were afraid be could not stand 1t and
1 recommended Foley's Kidney Rene
dy, aud the first bottle relieved him
and after taking the second bottle he
was no longer troubled with this
complaint. Sold by Stockton & Son.
ohm
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
Sensible Fashions.

A report Of thu latest fashion desgus
fromChicago is thus expressed:
Goodbye to the girl who resembles
human Stat or tean pole, also that
will be about all for the female person
who loads on top of her head from
,u7 pounds of excelsior and the near
aair; likewise the hook for the woman
who wears such long and tight corset
that she cannot walk or bend over.
The national dressmakers, who are
fl icking in from everv direction for
heir convention sounds the death
smell of these extreme fads. They also
youchsafe the cheering Information
ha' the new STYLES will locate q wo-
mans waist about where nature in
tended it For two seasons woman's
waist has been rambling about all the
way from her shoulder blades to her
knees. but the new styles will get it
back into its proper position. Here
after the dressmskers hasten TO assure
ihe public it will be possible TO know
whether a woman is coming or going
and also to guess, with some degree Of
certainty, whether she has her dress
on upside down or not.
In all events, the bean pole effect is
decidedly passed. Now comes ruffls
(near cousin to bustles) the Russian
blouse, which blouses both front and
rear and the pompadoui panier. modi-
fled to such a radical extent that the
wearer can walk without assistance.
In colors the pinks, blues, dead leaf
tints and pastels will be popular. The
heavy, rich shades, deep blues, old
rose effects, mahogany browns and
purplish blacks will be much IN vogue
NINE Ida McGlone Wilson will tell
the delegates that common sense is TO
rule in the new sly les. Women with
shoes. false hair, long straight
;orse's and extremely tight skirts will
he sadly out of style. for these tads are
to be dropped simultaneously.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
1000 A Pound For Flesh,

Miss Luella Lowstetter, a buxom
public school teacher OF Pittsburg, has
brought suit for $4,000 against Prof. E.
w. Reed, principal OF the school. She
openly asserts that demands are 81 OOC
for each pound of flesh which she lost
through worry and shame over being
Tilted BY the principal.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
ost women are troubled

ost women are troubled with Kid
ney complaint, and you know very
many serious and even fatal diseases
result from these neglected Kidney
troubles. If you will take DsWitt's
Kidney and Bladder Pills as directed,
you may be con fident of good results.
Fry Them and see how good they are.
Beware of limitations, pills that are
intended to deceive YOU. Be sure
you get DeWitt'S. Sold by all drug
gists. o-Im
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
For Sale or Rent.

My stable. corner of 3rd and Water
streets, two story brick, solid rock foun
datiOn comparatively new, doing a
good business, as well located as any
stable In town. L prefer to sell and
will sell, well worth the money but if
not sold will rent for the year 1910.
tt ROY c. WHITE.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20

For a clear head, a stout heart and
strong mind, DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, gentle, safe. easy, peasant,
little pills. DeWitt's Carbolized
Witch Hazel Salve is unequalled for
anything where a salve is needed,
and is especially good for Piles Sold
by all druggists. dim
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
Cold Weather Advice

to all is to beware of coughs and cold
on the chest; as neglected they reads
Iy lead to pneumonia, consumption OF
other pulmonary troubles. Just as
soon as the cough appears treat i,
with Billiards. Horehound Syrup the
standard cnre of America Use as d.
rected-perfectly harmless. A cure
and preventive for all diseases of the
lungs. Price 25c, SOC and 81. pei
bottle. Sold by Perry & Thomas.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
A Suitable Name.

whats that you call your mule?"
IL calls him Corporation" an
swered the old colored man.
"How did you come to give him
such a name?"
Fun study in de animal an
readin' de papers. Dat mule gifts mo-
blame an abuse dan anything else in
de township and goes ahead havin
his own way jes' de same. Wash
ington Star.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
EStraY Steers.

Two red steers, weight about one
thousand pounds each. came to my
place some time ago and have since
been cared for by me, Owner can have
same by paving charges.
Also lost in Richmond court day
two heifers,red and black, weight about
500 pound each.
IL G. w Deafherapp
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
A Change for the Milder.

Anna B. Dam and Charles 1. Gosh
were married in Dubuque recently, and
those who heard the minister go
through the marriage service thought it
sounded like steamboat mate talking
to the deckhands.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20

You need not be troubled in any
way with the stomach, if you will
simply take Kodol at those times
when you feel that you need it. Kodol
is guaranteed to relieve you. If it
fails your money will be refunded to
you by the druggist from whom you
purchased it Try it today on this
guarantee. Sold by all druggist.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
Lost.

In Richmond, bunch of keys with
my name on ring. Reward for return.
L. T. Burnam. 9-S-tt
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20

Prompt delivery, perfect work
reasonable prices. The Rich
mOnd Steam Laundry insureS all
these. Phone 50. If.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20

Three rooms over Singer Sewing
Machine office on Second street.
apply this office. If
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
White Plymouth Rocks For
Sale.

/ have few nice white Plymouth
Rock Pullets and cockrels for sale.
G.. D. Miller,
Richmond, Ky.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20

Regulates the bowels, promotes
easy natural movements, cures con-
SUPPLEMENTARY Regulets Ask your
druggists for them. 25c. a box.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
Stray Steer.

Red Tsteer, with white face, will
weigh about 600 pounds. Came to my
place about July 20. Owner can have
same by identifying and paying charges.
j. A. Dawson,
st r. f. d. No l. Richmond.
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20
What we
Sell

We sell LADIES' getting
$3.50 and $500 for
We sell the
others $1,000 $4,000
We re showing the Elite Skirts fron$3 to $3.50
We showing beautiful those Long Black Coats popular
1909, complete line omisssa md
We sell Faultless Clothes for Exc
workmanship a all prices from $500 to $1,000
We sell The Albert R NJ
Soc and SIC
We sell Hats and Caps a prices from 25c to $3.50
We tell "Duttenhoer' Shoes for
We sell Buster BROWNE ibbon'Sh sforcha
We sell boys pay
get a better shoe
We sell Silks Blankets
everything you ,an to you from head o foot
We money eachp purchase Respt
The Richmond climax. (Richmond, Ky.) 1897-1914, 1909-10-20

At G. W. Deatherage.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
for their fine singing and their kird' ness in coming out,
LOCAL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST.

l
 LOCAL AFFAIRS OF INTEREST.
 Otto Swanson, wno formerly lived here but for a year has been living in the vicinity of New York, expects to move back here, some time this spring,
 The family of N. l.. Erickson have all been afflicted with the grip, but are now on the gain.
 Mrs A. D. MuDsor has been Epend- ing two weeks in Ridgewood, N. J., with her sister, Mrs Lucy J. Munson,
 Joseph 0rmnuski and family, who have been living for several months at Roxbury Falls, nave moved back to their home in the Purchase
 W. II. Fowler has rented the Sew ard farm at R0Xbury Station for the coming year and will move there in a few days.
 Little Angelina Nelson has been quite ill with bronchial pneumonia and under Dr ureen's care.
 George W. Manville was confined to his home a few days, last week, with the grip.
 Mrs Elizabeth Baldwin, who has been spending the cold weather in New Haven came to South Britain, last Friday, and opened her home.
 H. J. Mccarthy, the merchant, has taken the agency for the Best" gas lamp, manufactured by the Best Light Co. of Canton, O., and has one for lighting his store. These lamps make their own gas and give a bright and steady light and are made for houses as well as stores. Call at his store and see what a me light they give.
 Mrs Edson Springer has been very sick and under Dr Liebert's care. Her mother, Mrs Oscar SQuires of New Milford, is with her for a few days stay.
 Merritt Stillson, who has been quite seriously ill and under the care of Dr Liebert, is now gaining slowly.
 Ezra Douglass of New Preston moved into the upper part of Gordon Stevensons house at Bennett sRridse, last Saturday.
 Little Clara Harrison, who has been quite i'll with bronchial pneu- monia and under Dr Greens care, is now gaining slowly.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19

hams Vegetable Compounds the most successful remedy for all kinds of female troubles, and l feel that l can never praise itenough. ."-MRs. LIZZIE HOLLAND, Noah, Ky.
 The Change0f Life is themostcritical period of a woman's existence, and neglect of health at this time invites disease and pain.
 Womeneverywhere houldremember that there is no other remedy known to medicine thatwill so successfullycarry women through this trying period as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Con- pound, made from native roots and herbs.
 For 30 years it has been curing women from the worst forms of female ills - inflammation, Liberation, dis placements, fihroid tumors, irregulari- ties, periodic pains, baekache, and nervous prOstration.
 If you would like special advice about your case write a cOnfiden- tial letter to Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free, and always helpful.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
Oxford.
AFFAIRS ABOUT TOWN.

An adjourned town meeting for the purpose of laying a tax on the grand list of 1908 to meet the cur rent expenses of the town for the coming year was held in the Town han on .londay, March 15 at 10 a. m.
 Mrs Charles Meyer entertained her son, Attorney Robert Walker and Mrs Walker from Waterbury recently. Rev and Mrs William Longworth were also entertained at the home of MT and Mrs Meyer re- gently.
 Miss Emma Rubleman has re- turned from a visit in New Haven.
 Town Clerk and Judge of Probate J. Birdsey Sanford has set Monday and Tuesday of each week as his office days when he will be in his office near the church.
 Arthur G. Osborne has been visit ing in New York City and Newark, N. J.
 Galus Booth of Christian street is expecting to go into the chicken business on a larger scale. He is building three more chicken houses.
 Mrs Miles L. Shelton returned, last Monday, from a few days visit with her son, Cyrus, who is taking a short course of studies at the Con- necticut Agricultural college al Storrs.
 Miss Matte Cranwell has been spending a few weeks with her sis ter, Mrs F. c. Nichols, of Huntington.
 Dr John J. Cranwell was visiting his parents recently.
 Mrs Anna Leavenworth has sold her land on Five Mile hill to out of town parties.
 David A. Fairchild of Bridgeport is the guest of his aunt, Mrs Kate M. Davis.
 Robert Babcock is having repairs and Improvements made on his house in Red City.
 Frank Nichols was summoned fol jury duty in the district court at Waterbury, Hast Tuesday.
 Mrs Martha IIawley has number of little chicks.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
Kent.
MACEDONIA AND VICINITY.

MACEDONIA AND VICINITY.
 Howard M. Howland's family seem to be having more than their share of ills. On returning from the New Haven hospital Mrs Rowland in some way contracted the measles and the children are now taking a course of the disease. Mrs L. J. K. Thorp is staying with the family.
 Charles Chase has moved back to Preston Mountain from the Charles Kirke place.
 Frank Thompson made a business trip to Danbury. Saturday.
 School has been closed as a pre- caution against the spread of the measles, an epidemic.
 George s. Thompson has been laid up for few days with Dr Barnum in attendance.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
Mechanics and Farmers
 Savings Bank

New Bank Building, Wall St., BridsspsT. Deposits Feb.s1, 1909. .S4,0S9, PAS. 52 Suaplus. and Interest, 1SS,32S. 36
 Assets, s4,227, ,576.SS Number of depositors, 11,5s7. Deposits of q to S1ooo receivel and interest credited from the first of each month, payable in January and July of each year. Incofpof. ated 1873.
 John l.. Wessels, President Marshall E; Morris, ] v,os President, L. s. Cstlin, Secretary and Treasurer
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Our Investment Opportunity.
 IL I'M. sl Ta.L
Facts That Count.

That MANHATTAN ISLAND is des- tined to become a BUSINESS MART in place of d RESIDENTIAL locality IS impressed upon us with greater fofce each year.
 Even 5th Avenue below frth Street once the home of the AEISTOL RAT is now a BUSINESS SECTION.
 Real Estate values within committing distance of New York City are steadily inc1 easing, the high rents in the City are forcing THOUSANDS of families to the SUBURBS. This demanl for Su- burban HOMES insures a steady in- crease in values and a steadily increas' ing business. The COINONOMIC COM PANY owns and controls choiccly To- cated property in the Borough of Rrn- sey N. J., where the Company is going to erect CoINONoMIc HOMES of |. distinctive style, attractive. SANITARY AND FIREPRoOF; absolutely modern throughout
 The demand for homes Of this des- cription is great and there is a ready market for all that the company can build this season on the terms we offer. Orders now on hand to be completed this summer necessitatas the securing of additional working capital in order to complete our contracts in tine.
 THAT THE PROFITS OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT and HOME BU HIDING are large neeQ not De fellerdleu. LII bulS era of progress, the combination of Brains and Capital is the salient factor ! in all business enterprise.
 The combination of brains and capital is just as essential in the suburban real estate and home building business as in the great industrials.
 In the rapid growth of Suburban Home building practically new field has been opened for the investment of capital. The investment is absolutely safe and earns large returns. All ele- I}ments of speculation are eliminated. All \homes are sold before the bnl ling Operations commence.
 In order to carry out the BUILDING OPERATIONS on a larger stale this summer D limited amount of the capital stock of the CoINoNoMrC COMPANY is offered at par, $10 per share.
 Quick action is imperative if .0u wish to participate in this exceptional opr"r- tunity. If you have $10, $10O or slGO0 that you would like to invest where it will be safe and always earn a steady income, you could not find better in vestment than the stock of the
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
CoinOnOmic Company

because this Company owns real estate THE LINE OF GREATEST IMPROVE MENTS where values are incre2 sing steadily.
 The opportunity to invest in the stock of the C0INON0MIC COMPANY is within the reach of all; it is not too large for the small investor nor too small for the large investor.
 The Science of Investment is a valu- able booklet that every investor should read We will send tkis valuable book let to prospective investors sending 10c in stamps or silver to pay delivery ex- penses or a copy of the Science of In- vestment will be sent gratis to any per son sending the attached subscription coupon properly filled out.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
|OneGo0d Investment
 Is Worth A Lifetime of
 Labor.
 Do You Realize What That Means !! We Will Tell You.

Let us take two of your nelghboFs for example and call them respectively Ops portunIty Jones and Ploddy Brown.
 Jones and Brown are earning S2b n week. Being thrifty they save s5 each per week which they put In the BANK at four per cent interest. At the end or one year each man has saved $2G0. Ops py Jones in looking oyer his evening paper to see if he could find an invest ment opportunity where he could place a small amount to better advantage and still have the the same PROTECTION as in the bank DISCOVERED that the Bank had declared a DIVIDEND of 10 per eeat to It's STOCKHOLDERS and he, a DEPosIT9R is oaly y,T Teee,yInt TI.I l9Hr Dr CIDED TO BECOME A STOCKHOLM could not AFFORD TO BUY BANK STOCK. But he saw an 0PP0RTUNI- TY to invest A SMALL AMOUNT in .-h.e stock of a CORPORATION which HIS INVESTMENT BY REAL ESTATE DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, wEile he would participate to the full extent of his investment in the earnings of the
 Jones SAW his opportunity and LAS,SDEp IT He now has four dis tinct advantages over Ploddy Brown.
 Ist. He has discovered that his money is worth more than per cent a year.
 2d. lie has put his money to work ( at so per cent increase over the bank interest.
 } Sd. His investment is protected equal to the protection given by the banks.
 4th. As the earnings of the c0m- pany increase the dividends increase and the stock sells at premium.
 Jones GRAsPED the opportunity and is now leader iE the community Everybody looks to JoheS for advice HE IS NOW A MAN OF IMPORTANCE. There is tide in the affairs of nan. Which taken at the flood, leads or to
 fortune
 Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shadows and in miseries On such full seq are we now afi''at And we must take the current when t
 serves,
 Or lose our ventures"
 Does Shakespeare lit t'le bulls eye?
 What became of Ploddy Brown? He is still working in the same place.
 It is up to you to declare yourself an Oppy Jones or PlOddy Brown.
 WHICH SHALL IT BE?
 It Will Pay You to Read
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
THE
 BEST
 REMEDY
For Women-Ly E. Pink hams sVegetable Compound

Noah, Ky. y.-"I was passing through the Change of Life and suffered from
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
A CARD OF THANKS.

Mrs Gottlieb Kuhne wishes through The Bee to express for her self and other relatives their sincere thanks to the friends and neighbors who so kindly furnished teams and flowers and otherwise extended to them their sympathy and assistance in their recent bereavement. Also to thank the South Britain quartet
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19

headaches, nervous 5 prostration, and hemorrhages.
 Lydia E. Pink hams Vegetable Compoundmadem well and strong, so that lean do all my homework, and at tend to the store and post-oflice, and Ifeel muchy than l really am.
 "T,ydia E Pink
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SOuthburv,

Charles Perry has spent a short time iI MatertoWr
 Mrs Earl Derby has. been indis- po5ea. her mother, Mrs Al, ord, las been with her.
The Newtown bee., 1909-03-19
The Wage Farmer

More than anyone else should cultivate the saving habit and own a bank account.
 There is no telling when sick ness or lack of work may cut off all sources of income and place your family in hard straits Hundreds of working people in this county own their own homes throcgh first starting an account with us and saving regularly.