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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
COVERT COATING TO BE WORN
Coming Season Will See Great Deal
of This Very ServiceabIe
Material.

Not for years has covert coating
been in favor as it will be the COM
ing season. For hard wearing moth
ing gives the service Of this material,
which is thoroughly English, also ex-
tremely stylish on the right person.
Plain tailored suits are smart when
made up in some of the darker tan
shades. II is especially valuable for
the business woman, as it's wear re-
sisting qualities are famous; it does
not spot easily and cleans we'll with
out fading.
Many well-dressed women would not
think their wardrobe complete with
out long or three-quarter length
covert coat. These are made both
loose and tight fitting and serve for
extra wraps on a bitter cold day to
wear with the one-piece frock, for mo-
toring and driving, and can be used
as substitute for the evening coat If
of stylish cut.
touch of darker velvet on the col
lar lends a dressier air to the covert
suiting. 1t should be added after the
collar is finished so that it may be
renewed easily.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
Honor in Wall Street

one would hardly consider the New
York Stock Exchange exactly in the
light of a communion of saints In
deed, to judge by much that appears
In the daily papers and the muckrak-
ing magazines, this might be the last
place to look for the very soul and
spirit of integrity But there it is in
the midst of them
Between members of that marble
mansion of trade In securities on New
Yorks famous Broad street no paper
writing passes certifying to the bind
ing obligations of transaction. o In
the very fiercest rush and maddest
vortex of the wild corner, a word. a
nod, the merest sign, amply sufices.
Whatever 1t may lead to-irreparable
loss, ruin, bankruptcy, no matter-the
deal is closed
| am not protesting to be an apollo
glst for whatever crimes may be COM
m1tted in the name of honor. | sim
ply record the fact-to be easily yeri-
fied-that the dealings on that ex-
change are on honor The corinthian
fairness Of it's pillared and entabIa-
tured front is not shamed by the con-
slant and consistent uprightness of the
traffic within. '-Christian Register.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
ADDRESSES TO MEN ONLY
SUNDAY AFTERNOON

The ministers of the city have ar
ranged for a series of three Sunday
afternoon actresses, to be delivered
to men only, at the Ideal theatre
The first will be delivered on the
first Sunday in January, the second
address on the first Sunday in Feb
ruary and the third on the first Sun
day in March. The speakers in their
addresses will endeavor to cover the
thre-fold nature of man, viz: Physi-
cal, Intellectual and Spiritual. The
first address will be delivered by Rev
Fred Staff on Sunday afternoon, Jan.
End, who will speak on physical Hy-
giene." None under eighteen years
of age will be admitted to this lee
ture. 1t is earnestly desired by the
ministers that these actresses will be
entirely non-sectarian. All men of all
the churches and of no church are
cordially urged to plan their engage
ments so as to hear these address
ses. The services will commence at
3 p. IN. and an orchestra will furnish
the music.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
PUbL|CANS STILL
URGING ALEXANDER
Tenth District Workers Hope
He Will Become a Candidate
For Congress.

The republicans. of the Tenth dist
riot have not given up all hope of
getting Walter Alexander to stand
as a candidate for the congression-'
al nomination in that district.
Thus far Mr. Alexander has resist
ed all attempts to get his consent
to make the run, but those who
would like to see him in the field
nave not given up the hope of being
able to convince him that it is his
duty to become a candidate.
In case Mr.. Alexander persists in
his refusal to get into the congress
slonal fight George P. Hambrecht,
Grand Rapids, will be a candidate
against Congressman E. A. Morse.
Mr.. Hambrecht recently intimated
that he would not get into the fight
it Mr.. Alexander could be induced
to make the run.-Milwaukee Senti-
mel.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
SHOW THAT MONKEYS REASON
Animals Fight Under a Leader and
Roll Stones Down on Their
Enemies.

Aesop's ape, it will be remembered,
wept on passing through human
graveyard, overcome with sorrow for
its dead ancestors, and that all
monkeys are willing enough to be
more like us than they are they show
by their mimicry.
An old authority tells that the
easiest way to capture apes Is for the
hunter to pretend to shave himself,
then to wash his face, fill the basin
with a sort of bird lime, and leave it
for the apes to blind themselves. II
the Chinese story is to be believed,
the Initiative craze is even more fatal
in another way, for If you shoot one
monkey of band with poisoned ar
row, its neighbor, jealous Of SO I'M
usual a decoration, will snatch the
arrow from it and stab itself, only to
have 1t torn away by third, until In
succession the whole troop have com
mftted suicide.
In their wild life balloons, as well
as the langurs and many other
monkeys, undoubtedly submit to the
authority OF recognized leaders
There Is cooperation between them
to the extent that when fighting In
company one will go to the help of
another which Is hard pressed.
In rocky ground they roll down
stones upon their enemies, and when
making a raid, as on an orchard which
they believe to be guarded, the at
tack is conducted on an organized
plan, sentries being posted and scouts
thrown out, which gradually feel their
way forward to make sure that the
coast is clear, while the main body
remains in concealment behind until
told that the road is open
From the fact that the sentries
stay posted throughout the raid, get
ting for themselves no share of the
plunder, it has been assumed that
there must be some sort of division
OF the proceeds afterward Man,
again, has been differentiated from
all other creatures as being a tool
using animal, but more than one kind
Of monkey takes a stone in it's hand
and with it breaks the nuts which
are too hard to be cracked with the
teeth.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
SLAMS ARE TO BE AVOIDED
Just Where the Line Should
Be Drawn.

The understudy, which has been re-
garded as stage property" is not
necessarily narrowed down to the re-
gion Of the green room and the foot
lights. AS term it may be applied to
things as well as people, and on the
stage of fashion the clever understudy
occupies no mean position
Every article of wearing apparel
has its close second, every piece Of
material put out by the manufacturer
its understudy, SO to speak, and the
question of doubles, and substitutes.
of limitations, if you will, Is a grave
one and worth some consideration by
the women who wear things
The discriminating divide all stuffs
of lesser value into separate classes
with a fine distinction that amounts
almost to an art. The understudy Is
accepted, while the sham is cast into
outer darkness. Where the ona is
permissible the other Is crime Their
mandate Is acceptable because 1t Is
based upon common sense and fine
feeling.
Every gentlewoman has, somewhere
within her, hatred of shams, an in
born adherence of the paste diamond
and the rhinestone She who has been
reared to the luxury of real lace and
pearls finds it difficult to adjust her
self to the lessened income that in
dicates German VAL" cotton cluny
and exaggerated wax beads.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
Why Congressman Stole a Clerk

why stole CLERK,
When Tim Campbell was in the Fiji
tieth congress he stole a clerk from
Congressman Scott. Scott was a new
member and was made chairman of
a committee, which gave him clerk
ship. He knew nothing about the
clerk. Campbell did. Through some
means or another he had the clerk
ship transferred to his own commit
tee. Six months later Scott learned
of the trick. Meeting Campbell, he
said:
That was a nice piece of petty lar
ceny"
Tut, tut, Mr.. Scott" said Camp
bell. MY committee needed a clerk
worse than yours" Then, with
twtnkling eyes, he continued: You
are a millionaire and can afford to
hire half a dozen clerks, while l must
go to the government for clerical as
sistance"
The ready reply amused Scott The
two men were always the best of
friends Decentralization Observer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23

A reception gown of ciel blue me-
teor silk crepe cut en- directoire with
a long plain skirt, whose every line,
however, is perfect. The bodice is
made elaborate with a yoke of white
filet embroidered in silver and outlin-
ing the yoke is a fold of velvet some
what darker than material, edged
with frfll of narrow white lace.
Sleeves are also lace trimmed and the
shaped bertha of crepe is held in
place by two large fancy blue but
tons.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
A Silk Sweater,

For little girls or boys there is q
new sweater knit from silk.
1t Is the slip-over kind, but there
need not be a darkened struggle In
side with only the opening of the
neck to suggest the way out. This
new style is buttoned on one shoulder
and the side Of the high collar.
For ornamentatfon a conventional
flower design is worked In wallach-
ian stitch on the front. For little
boys there are shields, eagles or
flags.
Warmth is assured, and the uncom-
Portable Oulkiness of wooden sweaters
Is eliminated
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
Financial Genius.

Blankson's medical man had told
him that it would be necessary to con-
suit a specialist, but Blanksons soul
was filed with gloom at the prospect of
parting with the fee, says the London
News. What do you think he'll
charge me?" he asked
Five guineas for the first visit, and
one guinea for every subsequent one, y
was the reply.
Subsequently happy idea by which
he might avoid the payment Of the ini-
tial five guineas struck Blankson.
Dashing into the specialists consult
ing room, be exclaimed. breezily, as he
held out him hand: We'll, doctor.
here we are again."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
Fourteenth Century Operations,

In surgical work De Chauliac, in the
fourteenth century, forestalled mod
ern abdominal surgery. He opened
the abdomen in order to stitch wounds
of the intestine, described a method
of suture and invented needle
holder. A print of the thirteenth CEN
fury represents surgeon operating
for hernia with the patient in the
Trendelenburg position. This highly
developed surgery was rendered pos
s1ble by the use of anesthetics, the
preparation in most common use be-
Ing combination of opium and man
dragora. With these historical facts
before us, proper sense of propriety
would cause us to hide our diminished
reads
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
ONE WEAK SPOT.
Most Grand Rapids People Have
Weak Part and Too Often
It's the Back,

Everybody has a weak spot.
Too often it's back
TWlnges follow every sudden twist.
Dull aching keeps up, day and night
Tells you the kidneys need help
For backache is really kidney-ache.
A kidney cure is what you need.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys.
Cure backache and urinary ills.
Good proof in the following state
ment.
Charles H. Curtis, III Church ST.,
stevens Point, Wis, says: 81 suffered
terribly from a pain in the small of
my back and at times could hardly
dress myself in the morning on ac-
count of the trouble. [ hardly knew
what was the matter, but finally de-
clded that my kidneys were disor
dered. [ then procured a box of
Doan's Kidney Pills and be gan their
use. This remedy acted promptly an
| have nohesitation in saying that
it is one of great effectiveness in
cases of kidney trouble
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the
United States.
or am hoy h.
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23

of Seattle, Wash, has succeeded In
producing this prickless variety For
years she was neighbor Of Luther Bur
bank, the California wizard; each
tried to produce the thornless rose,
but without success. Then Mrs. Beggs
concluded that the trouble lay in the
climate. and she moved to Seattle
where she succeeded in producing a
flower of great beauty and Of a fra
GRANGE which is second to that Of
none of the roses which grow. The
stem is smooth like that of a lily
Pathfinder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23

1t was lovely moonlight night and
Barton insisted on their walking home
because he wanted to talk. However
he didn't say a word. George cast
sidelong chances at him from time to
time, but it was only as they neared
home that Barton spoke
Il never saw prettier grill" said
Barton.
1T isn't only prettiness," returned
George. She's all around nice
"Of course she is,' said Barton.
That's easy to see"
Realizing they were talking about
different girls, George swallowed a
laugh and choked in the process, but
Barton did not notice it.
Say, old man." he asked difidently
where did you have your dress suit
nader"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
horseshoes of Many Kinds.

Japanese horses wear sandals of
rice straw, bundles of which are at
tached to the saddle, to be renewed
when necessary. The Iceland peasant
shoes his pony with sleeps horn. In
the upper Oxus valleys horseshoes
made of the antlers Of the mountain
deer, fastened with horn pins, are en-
ployed. Horses In the Sudan go In
their stocking fee.-their socks are of
eamel-skin
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
Is Graduate of Vassar,

Baroness Uchida, wife of the newly
appointed ambassador from Japan, is
a graduate of Vassar, and is said to
be one of the most distinguished wo-
men in her country. She took the
highest honors in her class at Vassar.
and then studied in Berlin and Paris.
She Is member Of society in To-
kyo for the education of Japanese wo-
men along modern lines of education.
She speaks English perfectly and is
always gowned after the most 3D.
proved fashions.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
One Sleeve ONLY.

Not the least startling Of the many
automn drapery ideas is the one
sleeved coat Of chiffon that slips over
the left arm and hangs over the
right shoulder with many graceful
folds. Indeed, the wrap is extraodi-
nary, and ranks for the moment as a
novelty pure and simple. Perhaps, as
the season progresses, it may find it's
place and be accepted with a dress
of a certain type.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
THE NEW STREET CAR LINE

will afford Splendid Opportunity to
many young people to get good bust
ness education al very low cost as they
can board at home while attending
the GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS Cot
LEGE. This school is first class in
every respect. Complete Business
Courses. Graduates are placed in
the best positions If you want a
good-paying Office position, write for
further information
E L HAYWARD. Principal.
lG-2W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23

has recently returnedto her home at
Woodstock, H.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Mccoy return
ed to their home at Magnolia last
Friday after a short visit with re1a-
tives in this city.
o. G. Lindemann of Marshfield was
a business visitor here the latter
part of last week
Mr.. and Mrs S. w King of DoyIes-
town are visiting at the home of
their son, Fred
DR.. Hougen wore a broader smile
than usual last Wednesday morHing
and as he handed out the Havanas
he informed us that TT was a boy
Mrs. Wilson and children return
ed to their home at Warredls after
am extended visit at the Henry Nc
Mullin home on the North Side
Mr.. and Mrs. Clyde Mccoy are Wis
iting relatives in Rock county.
The following program was rendr
cred at the Temperance Meeting at
the Congregational Church last Sun
day evening:
hymn 800. =. Drifting DowI
Solo. Sunset and Evening Star
Arthur Mitchell
A Quiet Talk ON Temperance. Rev.
Hoffman
Recitation. .... .... Willis Clack
Solo. $500. Building for Eternit,
Mr. Hutchins
Reading -. The Hunters Chih
Miss Pinkley.
Vocal Duet. -. Gently Lead Us
Miss Hutchins and Mr.. Reyer
Anthem. 49,. -. What Then
Choir
Solo. Jesus, Lover of My Soul
Miss Cushman
Talk. 80. The Temperance Question
Ernest Dawes
Solo. How Sweet the Name of Jesus
Mr.. Reyer
recitation -. -. .Addie ArmStrone
SOLO. -. 49,. Drinking Gin
Mr. Likes
Anthem. -. Sewing the Seed
Choir
Solo. ..... -. Some Mothers Child
Mr. Hoffman
hymn. $500. 49,. Send the Light
Benediction
Owing to the inclemency of the
weather there was not as large an
attendance as expected but those
present appeared to- be we'll satisfied
with the program.
R. B. Salter was DOWN from Colby
a few days last week
Our young people enjoyed some
good skating last week but the snow
storm has put an end to the sport
for time at least.
Some time ago the H. B. Parker
family moved to Marshfield where
they will make their future home.
We neglected to chronicle the fact at
that time.
Mrs Frank Dawes of Austin Min
nesota has been visiting relatives in
DawesVille.
The members of the local Christian
Endeavor are planning to give a con-
cert during the month OF January
We understand that David Levin
has withdrawn from the Pittsville
Mercantile Co., he having sold his
interest to S. n Baum.
P w Kehoe was on the sick list
few days last week.
Undertaken, John Werner was a.
business visitor at Dexterville last
Saturday.
TIT atrtky arrrr Aaz suxs-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
As a asst Resort

Mrs. Johnson-Oh, professor, | won
der what I could do to icprove nv
daughters voice?
Distinguished Professor of Music
Well, I'm sure | do not know, unless
yon try feeding her on canary seed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
Table Flower Effects.

Do not feel that you must buy out
a dollhouse and fruit stand In order to
have handsome dinner table. Won
derful effects can be had with a few
flowers and foliage. Also, do not turn
your table into jewelers. shop.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
PITTSVILLE
LAST Weeks Items. J

(Last Weeks Items
Mr.. and Mrs. James Oaks have
recently moved to Lindsey.
Chas. Heuer shipped a carload OF
livestock to the Chicago market the
fore part OF last week.
Oliver Steenison has been engaged
as stage driver for the Peaslee Liv-
cry.
Miss Austin, who has been visiting
at the home Of her brother, Albert,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23

A man who has kept count OF the
number of kisses exchanged with his
wife since their union consents to
its publication as follows: First
year, $1,000; second year, $4,000
third year, 1850; fourth year, 120;
fifth year, ?. He then left off keep
ing the record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23
TAM
A CRANK

Barton declared that nothing ever
would induce him to go out to dinner.
He insisted that wild horses could not
drag him out. He brought up num-
Der of reasons why it was not possible
for him to go. His best shoes were
too small, he had no dress suit, he
couldn't bear society-and so on
His roommate listened patiently to
the end
We'll, you may think it is manly to
act like that" he said then, but I
don't see 1t in that light I've been
patient with your nonsense long
enough. Now, either you act right
or it's all off between us, that's all
"You talk like a melodrama," de-
clared Barton. IF | prefer book by
the fire to dining at your fiancee's
house it's no reflection on her, since
never saw her in my life"
tits the first thing I've asked you
to do in months" said his roommate
in injured tones. And this is the ele-
CANT way I get turned down."
Il don't see the use of treating 1t as
If 1t were a personal matter" said
Bsrton. You know I'm a crank who
doesn't care for society"
Il know you're a good-looking, in
teresting fellow, and you make me ev-
erlastingly tired" returned his room
mate.
Your statements don't agree, =
laughed Barton. But thank you for
the bouquets just the same"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23

THE REPORTER SLIGO per year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-23

dinner to Alice's, when I'm going to
be married and leave you in a few
weeks" insisted Barton's roommate.
you know | haven't dress suit"
said Barton
You don't suppose it's as formal
as that. do you,? It's just the fam,
lily"
81 don't know the family"
THAT doesn't make any difference
Be sport. That is, if you care any
thing at all about my feelings"
"Feelings!"
We'll, it's true; I'm making this a
test CASE
Barton heaved a sigh and his room
mate waited till his back was turned
before he winked solemnly at the cleo
trio light. The battle was won.
Barton changed his mind thousand
times before the evening of the din
ner, but his roommate always con-
quered In the end, so that the night
came with the invitation long accept
ed and not once declined. Barton
mounted the steps to the house as
though they led to the scaffold, and
his companion only half guessed how
near he was to running, even after
the bell had been rung
The door was opened by a vision in
pink
Barton gasped at the sight No
wonder he had had SO many solitary
evenings during the past year if that
was Georges fanceei She and
George had some joke and he had a
minute In which to look at her before
he was presented. In that minute he
noted that her eyes were brown and
her hair simplicity and honesty itself
He had had an idea that all girls wore
false hair, but this girl didn't and she
was the most charming creature he
had ever seen.
Mary, / want to present my chum,
Fred Barton" George was saying.
Fred, this is her sister. Where's
Alice?"
The rest of the evening was a blur
to him when Barton looked back upon
it. He met Mary's mother and father
and an aunt and the sister. but he
didn't remember how any of them
looked, so dimmed were they by the
one great light. He talked, too, and
talked well, and she smiled up at him
several times in genuine liking
After dinner they stayed an absurd
ly short time, though George said his
watch showed it was ten o'clock.
GEORGES watch was ALWAYS urono
Barton remembered resentfully.