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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
FAREWELL PARTY GIVEN
Mr.. AND MRS. JOHN DIX

About sixteen friends of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Dix gave them a pleasant
surprise at their home on First
Street North, Monday evening. Mr..
and Mrs. Dix, who have run the Dix
saloon opposite the Green Bay depot
for the past two years, leave this
week for Black Creek. During the
time they have been in this city
they have made many friends who
will be sorry to see them leave here.
The evening was spent in playing
games after which refreshments were
served. The guests departed at
late hour for their homes all wish
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01

numerous. The mountain streams
abound with trout. Hunting, includes
the deer, wolf, wild cat, rabbit and
many kinds of birds. Horseback and
buggy rides are literally INDUCED in
and excursions are made interesting
by trips to the bad land.
There are many beautiful paths
and drives, wonderful caves, cas-
cades, waterfalls, grand cannons
and wild flowers in great profusion
in near proximity to Hot Springs.
Two of the most famous drives in
access of the city are the Bad-lands
and the Wind Cave with it's 200 sub
terranean caverns and 100 miles of
passage already explored without
finding a limit. The dazzling sp1en-
dor of the various chambers, the
largest of which covers three acres,
Illuminated with calcium light is in
describibly beautiful and can only
be comprehended by actual observa
ton.
In recognition of the many advant-
ages of Hot Springs as health re-
sort the United States government
has built National Sanitarium for
disabled soldiers costing 81 900, 100000.
These buildings are located on a
high bluff overlooking the city in
the valley below. From this point
i secured one of the best views of
the finest scenery l have found in
the west.
Leaving the Black Hills for North
ern Wyoming as the train steadily
rolls westward over the Burlington
route, the whole land as far as the
eye can see shows that it is en-
inently the domain of the shepherd
and husbandman. For % miles
along this route many large bands
of sheep are in sight and not a few
cattle Shearing at the present time
is in full progress. 1t is rather a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
A. P. CHURCH GOES FREE

Amigo, Wis, June pa. P.
Church, wealthy resident of Amigo,
was discharged from the custody of
the federal authorities this after
noon when he was arraigned on the
charge of sending obscene matter
through the mails. He was arrested
Oh the alleged confession of a girl,
but this confession was completely re
pudiated this afternoon The gov
eminent moved to dismiss the case
and Church was discharged
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01

nice sight to see 5000 sheep feed
ing in the valleys and on the side
hills, for at the present time the
feed is excellent The train over
this route often runs 60 miles with
out stop, in fact there is nothing
to stop for as the towns are few
and far between and very small. The
counties, however, are very large.
Weston county in Wyoming is 104
miles long by 4S miles wide; it has
100000 head of sheep and over 1000
head of cattle This is the county
where the government is giving
homestead of 800 acres, and there
are over million acres open to
settlement. The ranchman has made
Wyoming and in every country of the
state the ranchman is the most
prosperous citizen. This is the sec
ton where dry farming is practiced
to a considerable extent. If this
method proves successful it will add
1UU,UUU,9VU acres 10 the wheat pro-
ducing land Of the west Already
there are millions of bushels of
wheat raised in the west by this
process.
In the inter-mountain region the
cost of producing wheat ranges from
$500 to $500 per acre when the
farmer does the work himself. At
contract prices the cost is from
$500 to $500 per acre.
The Colorado Land and Live
Stock company, operating s miles
from Denver, have plowed 500 acres
of new land in II days with a steam
power engine at cost of SO cents
per acre. 1t is surprising the vast
amount of waste land that is found
through the eastern part of wy
oming yet everywhere people seem
to be prosperous. In many places
through Kansas and Nebraska a crop
failure is threatened by too much
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Chas. R. Winter of Grand Rapids
to Liloy NJ. Wilhorn, Town of Sigel
Albert Leonhardt, Town of Rock
to Lucy Filhcer, Town of Lincoln.
William Yaeger to Mary Ryskowsk!
both of Grand Rapids.
John Bayerl of Milladore Town to
Rosalia NJ. Linzmaier.
Simon Wunsch of Rockville to
Laura Gehrig of Marshfield.
Chas. Horn of the Town of Wood t
Louise Zellmer of the Town of Han
son.
Fred w. Kamm to Flora E. Scholas
both of Marshfield.
John V. Martin to Loretta Boulieau
both of Marshfield.
John J. Bartels to Anna Helke,
both of Seneca.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
ANOTHER INTERESTING
LETTER FROM A. DECKER

Newcastle, Wyo., June 23, 1909.
A. L. Fontaine, Ny Dear Sir
Travelling west from the Missouri
river en- route to Hot Springs the
black soil of the prairies has turned
to the red brown soil of the hills,
the farm house has given way to
the ranch and its extensive out
rider of corralls and buildings, feed
racks and yards, and the roll of the
prairie grows more pronounced. One
sees unique towns and typical West
ern surroundings; the crested butts
of the foothills rise here and there
and the dark points of the hill be-
gin to be seen as the train reaches
Buffalo Gap at the base Of the hill.
Since the beginning of the Eight
,eenth century the no famous Min
nekathta Springs have been the
natural sanitarium of the Cheyenne
Potter Hotel and surroundings at
Santa Barbara, California, was the
brightest spot ON the continent. This
was before | had visited the Evans
Hotel at Hot Springs in the Black
Hills. This is not nnly a health re-
sort, but a summer resort as well,
and the surroundings from every
standpoint are ideal There are
number of Hotels at Hot Springs,
the finest being the Evans. 1t is
magnificent five story structure OF
peach-blow sand stone capable of ac-
commodating $50 guests. The pleas
ures of the plung baths in them
selves would be sufficient endorse
ment of Hot Springs, but at their
very door are a great many varied
amusements. Camping parties are
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
GOING TO SEATTLE?

Special low reduced rates from all
points daily via The Chicago &
Northwestern Ry. to the Exposition
at Seattle, the Yellowstone Park, Yo-
semitic, Colorado and the Pacific
coast.
Choice of routes and splendid SER
vice of electric-lighted, luxuriously-
equipped trains daily between Chi
cago and all principal points west
and northwest.
Illustrated folder descriptive OF
the Exposition, booklets, maps and
itineraries of personally-conducte
tours to all points of interest, free
on application to any Ticket Agent
The Northwestern Line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
THE NORTHWEST
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE

This institute was opened Septem-
Der, 1906. 1t is incorporated under
the laws of the state, and under the
direction of Board of Trustees.
Its especial purpose is to make pos.
sible an education for young people
of limited means under the best in
fluence.
The plan to accomplish this pur
pose includes: Thorough academic
courses in the ordinary branches
with two years equal to seventh and
eighth grade to accommodate such as
have not been able to attend school
Bible study with wholesome Home
Life and Sef-nelp Department.
The institution therefore aims to
give as thorough classical, scientific,
literary and musical courses as of
fered in the best preparatory schools
under the most competent teachers
and at same time has the daily Bible
study with the Christian Home Life
ana Self-help department.
The location is considered unusual
~ good, being in a small village
away from city distractions with
moral influence above the average.
Almost half way between Chicago
and the Twin Cities. Thus in a posi-
ton to reach out in all directions to
fulfill its purpose in meeting the
need 1t is very inexpensive, the
nominal charge for the school year,
including room, board and tuition,
being S125.
Those unable to pay this amount
in cash, pay what they can in cash
and the balance in work. Some I'M
able to pay any in cash are willing
to pay all they can in work during
the school year and if necessary ar
range with the Institution to remain
during the summer vacation to pay
the balance. Occasionally those who
admire such pluck and perseverance
and are in a position to help, take
pleasure in helping with a scholar
ship such individuals.
The splendid 500-acre farm on
which the school is located, is the
basis of the self-help department.
On this farm, around the buildings
and in the dairy department, the boy
assist in the work and the young
women in the general household
work
The management desire TO make
the institution self-supporting, this
will be fastened as all the necessary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01

rain. The through trains on the
burlington are crowded to their
limit with passengers going to the
Seattle Exposition.
If person has home and
business in Grand Rapids it might
be we'll FOR them to think twice be-
fore deciding on going TO eastern
Wyoming to better their condition.
Sheridan which is one of the best
cities in the entire state.
A. DECKER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
equipment is furnished.

equipment is furnished.
Here is an opportunity to invest
money in supplying the necessary
machinery for this institution where
creed or class, is helped and Christ
ian character developed.
Contributions may be sent 20 the
Treasurer,
FRANK w. PARKS,
Sherry, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01

ing Mr.. and Mrs. Dix good luck and
prosperity III their new home. Those
present were Mr.. and Mrs A Per-
sohn, Sir. and Mrs. A. Dankert, Mrs
c. Persohn, Mrs. d. Lutz, Mrs. VIM.
Rodgers, Mrs. M. Moran, Mrs. j.
WestIy, Mrs. A. Penny, Mrs Emery,
Mrs. Schlishting, Mrs. j. Prockpetz,
Miss Celia Prockpetz, Miss Ella
Schlichting and Agnes Persohn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
FR0ISEN-EvANSON NUPTiALS

Conrad Evanson, a resident farmer
in the town of Rudolph for the past
ten years, was married Tuesday, June
%, to Miss Agnethe Froisen at
Pigeon Falls, Wis. They are now
nicely located on their farm in the
friends will be glad to extend con-
gratulatiOnS.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
OSHKOSH MERCHANT
KILLED BY AUTO

Oshkosh, Wis, June 2S.-Eras tus
Hall, a member of the F. A. Plummel
Dry Goods company, was run over
and killed by an automobile at Ber-
lin today.
He was so years old and is sur
vived by wife and grown-up family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
HELD ON BURGLARY CHARGE

Neenah, Wis, June 25.-Arthur Oh
son and Garrett Hayes of Appleton,
arrested here on Friday, charged Will
burglary of the home of w. H. Leh-
man, from which valuable clocks and
silverware were stolen, pleaded not
guilty and will be examined.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-01
BUMPER BERRY CROP.

Black River Falls, Wis, June o.
The first strawberries of the season
were shipped today and the crop
promises to be extra fine Indications
point to the biggest BURBERRY crop
since 1893.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
NEWEST NOTES OF SCIENCE

The petroleum industry of the Uni ted States has increased eiTht-fold in the last 90 years. quadrupled in the last 20 years. and more than trebled in the last decade.
 Tantaium the mineral which would play an important part in incandescent lighting if it were more plentiful, has a greater specific gravity than gold or platinum.
 whi'e 1000 horsepower locomotives are common in the United States and many exceed that size. a 1900 horse power engine Is considered very large in Continental Europe.
 A, monument recently was erected in Nuremberg Germany, to the memory of Peter Henlien. who first suhstitut- ed springs for weights In a clock and made the watch possible.
 A new match box for public places, the invention of an Oregon man is a cylindrical box. mounted on a stand. pressure on the top of which ejects a single match at a time.
 The value of the farms products of the country for the year was esti- mated at Ss 760 O0o. 900. the highest on record. in the annual report of Secre- tary of Agriculture Wilson.
 Mainly for milit~rv purposes is the invention of an Englishman of shoes with soles and heels so attached that worn parts can be replaced with new ones without the use of tools
 For speedy fire fighting a Louisiana
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21

man has patented hose reel mounted horizontally on a hydrant, a few rev olutions of which. as the hose is pull ed off, turns on the water
 An American naval astronomer has advanced the theory that the moons craters are scars of contracts with me teors. not of volcanic origin, as be- lieved since the time of Calico.
 A state exhibition of models of in ventions will be held at Wurtemberg, Germany, in the spring to help poor inventors to bring their ideas to the notice of possible purchasers.
 Experiments by a big Canadian rail- road of dispatching trains by telephone have shown that 50 per cent, more traffic can be handled in given time by that method than by telegraph.
 The annual consumption of wheat for food in the United States has in creased from about four and two thirds bushel per capita to five and one-half bushels in the last quarters century.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
BIG "VlC" WILLIS OFFERED
 TO "RtDS" BY FRED CLARKE

Pfttsburg. Dec. 21.-That big Vic Willis. who did so much to win the National league pennant for Pittsburg last season, will hardly be with Pitts burg next season was made known here yesterday when it leaked out that the pitcher had been offered to Cincinnati for price that Cincinnati declined, but instead has offered Pitcher Spade for Willis. Clarke is considering the deal
 No secret is made of the fact that Clarke Is dissatisfied with the way in which Willis finished last season. Ills failing to show form at the end of the season forced Clarke into a predi- cament. for in spite of the fact that Adams did such wonderful work. 1t is known that Clarke was practically forced to put him into the first game for the worlds championship.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
JEFF DOhERTY TOO MUCH FOR BUNNY
AND DAvY RYAN OF THIS CITY
 WAS OUTFoUGHT BY FoNZI yALONE-S,0eO PRESENT.

Before a crowd of fully 5000 pe-'le last evening in Music Hall. New A ven. Jen Doherty battered Bunny Ford around for Is rounds. strengthening his claim to the title of the light weight champion of New England In the 15o pound class, Fonzi Valoni of Water bury had the better of Davy Ryan, the Fighting Blacksmith" of this city. In the preliminary Joe Marks of HIghwood bested Jack Rollingson of Shelton
 The semi-final proved to be slug ging match Valoni besting Ryan Ryan was apparently all in at times but came back again and again. The local aspirant evidently lacked condi- ton. which in a way accounted for his apparent slowness. It was an old fashioned slugging match. with the Waterbury Deddler doing all the leading. The first eight rounds were all Valoni but Ryan came back strong in the ninth and tenth, all but putting his man out.
 Danny Walker of this city referred all the contests. receiving a good hand from the big crowd when the bouts were over.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
HOUSEHOLD NOTES

Salt mixed with vinegar is excel lent for cleaning copper.
 All bottles and cruets are best clean ed with hot soapsuds.
 A pinch of salt added to cream will make 1t whip more easily.
 Clean greasy skillets while they are hot and use a little soda in the wa ter.
 Chopped preserved ginger added to the sauce served with cottage pudding is delicious accompaniment.
 To give a very delicate scent, place a large piece of orris root in the wa ter in which lingerie Is washed.
 To keep salt meat from molding. rub every fortnight with white of egg in which has been mixed a little salt.
 To wash fine lace. soak 1t in suds in the sun for two or three days Change the water and rub gently ev- cry day.
 To render children's clothing fire proof dissolve a level tablespoonful of sal ammoniac in the last rinsing wa ter.
 Al palette knife is a great help in the kitchen for cleaning cake dough from the mixing bowl and for many other uses
 To get the best results from dried fruits. put to soak in warm water to which a generous pinch of salt has been added.
 TO clean and tighten cane seats soak them we'll In hot water and use soap If 1t IS needed- 1nen dry Tn the open air.
 A tasty dessert Is made of squash or pumpkin prepared as for a pie. It Is baked in a pudding dish like a baked custard.
 If the cellar Is dar<.it is a good plan to have the bottom step painted white so that can be seen in the dim light.
 A little molasses put on the roost- ing place of sparrows when they be- come nuisance over the windows will drive them to other quarters.
 People who suffer from heat in hands and feet will obtain relief by putting Inside their stockings and gloves small amount of very fine oatmeal.
 Mold can be kept from the top of preserves by putting a few drops of glycerine around the edge of the jar before screwing down the cover cap.
 A rae sponge can be bought at any paint shop and Is the best thing that can be used for keeping the bathtub and lavntory clean and dry.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
A GRAND OPPORTUNITY
 FOR Manufacturing Mechanics
 AND . 1 In Bridgep0rtA ali That

located on the corner lof
 Water and Thomas streets, three story brick factory together with a one story large and we'll equipped Brass Foundry, with Fur. naces, Flasks, 3 Moulding Machines, Core Boxes, Benches and Baking Fur naces, Crucibles, Hammers, Hampers, Ladies and about everything needed in that line. In the manufacturing department there are up-to- date Screw and Milling Ma chimes, Foot Presses, Drill Presses, Cutting Off Ma chimes, Tumbling Barrels, with Engine, Shafting, Belt ing. Everything is just as when the factory shut down and is all ready to start up if the right man or concern
 will come and take it. Any one taking hold of this plant just as it is would be about ten years ahead in a start. This plant can be purchased outright or can be rented to reliable parties. For fur ther information and par ticulars call on Miller & Jordan, 29 Fairfield Ave, Rooms 2 and 3. Telephone o73-3. s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
DIED.

GUILFOYLE-At Stamford, Dee. IT. Mrs. Michael Guilfoyle. lkENEFIC-In Stamford, Dec IT, James Kenefic, aged fl years RUSSELL-At Stamford, Dec Is, Mrs. Mary Russell.
 ALDRICH-In New Milford, Dec. 13, Frederick c. Aldrich. aged 45 years. EMMONS-In New Milford, Dec Is. Mildred Wanzer, daughter of Ed win J. Emmons, aged IS years HUBBARD-At Litchfield, Dec. II, Anna Electa, daughter of the late John Hubbard.
 NlCkERSON-In Cornwall, Dec 12, Alice F., wife of L. J. Nickerson SMITH-In Norwalk, Dec. 16, James Smith.
 HOLCOMB-In Goshen, Dec. 14, Mrs. William Holcon1b, aged 32 years
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
JAMES R. DAY

Chancellor of Syracuse University, who at an informal gathering of the Washington alumni said, that when woman decided she wants to vote she'll vote just ths anne as she has done everything else she ever decided to do- All the men in creation. he said wouldn't be able to stop her. The chancellor said he was for wom- an suffrage. but did not approve of women throwing bricks through a window even though the man aimed at deserved the brick.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
BALL PLAYERS
 QUIT CUBA

Havana, Dec. 21.-A baseball game was scheduled for Monday between the Americans and Almendares teams. A large crowd went to the grounds, but the American team failed to ap- pear. Instead they went aboard the steamer for Key West, alleging unfair treatment by Manager McAllister.
 Artie Hoffman, one of the players was arrested on his way to the dock, charged by McAllister with violation of contract He was arraigned before the Provincial Governor, who immedi- ately discharged him In default of evl- dence- The entire team then sailed.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
Handy & Harmon.
Ashcroft Co.

The Cornwall-Patterson Co. team enjoyed the distinction of leading the Industrial league since the opening. but last evening they met their down ~@ll when they faced the Butchers
 om the Cudahy Packing Co. The meat packers trotted off with the three strings The contest was well rolled. the winners having to fight to gather every string. O'Neil of the losing team dropped a single of 1O9, which is the highest to date in the league. The scores:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
Rachn,an.. Enrmenararoue NflxtnI

Bachnan's EnImenagagoue SfIxturel A splendid Female Regulator If cases of suppressed menstruation. de lays due to colds. ul health, or othel unnatural causes- 3l.7s for the who., outfit
 THE wOMAN'S DRUG STORE.
 Wilma N- BacIIrnau. l'rop If9 State SI-. Bridgeport. Conn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
BOWLING.
INDUSTRIAL LEAGUE.

The Ashcrofts took all three games from the Handy & Harmon. team. last evening, in the Industrial league con- test Nothing very strong was push ed out in the rolling, though the con- tests were exciting. especially the second which went to the Gauge makers by one pin The Goldsmiths will have to get unto themselves if they desire to have a respectable showing in the league standing. The scores:
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21

After exposure. and when you feel a cold coming on. take Foley's Honey and Tar. the -great throat and lung remedy. It opS the cough. relieves the congestie :. and expels the cold from your q item. Is mildly laxative. agents. 'I2s
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
COLDS CAUSE HEADACHE

LAXATIVE PROMO Quinine. the world wide Cold and Grip remedy re- n owes cause. Call for full name. Look for signature E. w. GROVE. 25c-
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21

Danbury, Conn, Dec T.-SaiIor Burke, the Brooklyn middleweight, re- turned to the ring last night after a long layoff and knocked out Jack Brown of Pittsheld. in the first round of a scheduled six-round affair While emerging from a hot mix-up Burke crossed Brown with a right handler to the jaw and the latter went down for the long count
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21
BOXING

Philadelphia, Dec 21.-Jack O'Brien, of this city. and Al Kaufman, of San Francisco. were last night matched to box six rounds at a special show at the National A c. in January. Phil adelphia rules will govern and Jack Michigan will referee Harry Ed wards made the match for the club. This will give Kaufman a chance to redeem himself for the seventeen round lacing administered to him by O'Brien when the big blacksmith first broke into the professional game.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21

WANT AUS CANT A WoRn
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-12-21

367 3so 414-1161 Cudahy Packing Co.