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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
DEATH OF DIR. MEIIEN
AT BALLARD, WASH.

From letter received Tuesday
from Mrs. Sarah H. Mellen, wife of
DR.. M. Mellen of Ballard, Washing
ton, we are informed of the death
of her husband, DR.. M. Mellen, on
Saturday, July 3rd., at $50 O'Clock
p. N. The following obituary is fur
nished US:
"On July at $50 p. m. occurred
the death of DR.. M. Mellen at his
home in Ballard, Washington DR..
Martin L. Mellen was born Novem
Der 2, 1S45, in the city of Manches-
ter, England At the age of II years,
he, with other boys were laying
around a new brick building and he
fell from a scaffolding and as a re-
suit was taken to the Royal Infirm-
ity, where he was patient for three
months. At the end of this time
he having formed an attachment for
the senior physician in charge, be-
gan the study of medicine He re
u1d 'uSt mere Win lnlS physician dS d
student and nurse in the hospital
until he was II years of age, when
he entered the medical college,
studying there for four years, then
went to Cambridge and studied there
four years more. At the end of this
college career he sailed for America,
landing in New York in 1870, where
he Immediately began the practice
of medicine which he followed up to
three years ago. When he left Grand
Rapids for the west in search of
health it was to no avail, day by day,
he gradually grew weaker until the
end came. DR.. Mellen leaves a wife,
two brothers and three sisters to
mourn his loss. A good noble true
hearted man has gone to his reward
We join Mrs. Mellen's many old
time friends in this city in extending
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
RAYMOND MCCAIN
DROWNED AT SCHOFIELD

Raymond McClain, the 17-year-old
son of Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace Nc
Claim, of Nekoosa, who has been visit
ing relatives, was drowned Tuesday
at o'clock p. m. while bathing in
the Wisconsin river at Schofield. The
particulars have not yet reached this
office. The body was recovered at
900 o'clock the same evening about
one hour after he was drowned. The
father went to Schofield on the morn
ing train to accompany the body
home, where the funeral will be
held as soon as arrangements can
be made for the service. Mr.. and
Mrs. McClain have the sympathy of
the community in the loss Of their
son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
WILL BE HERE TUES
DAY JULY 9TH

Drs. Brewer and Thatcher, the old
est and best known specialists, will
make their next regular visit to
Grand Rapids Tuesday, July 9th.
We are using the same old method
that DR.. Brewer used for so many
years in the treatment of chronic
diseases. We do not care what your
ailment is or how long you have been
sick or how many doctors you have
consulted without getting relief. All
We ask is for you that we have the
only treatment on earth for chronic
diseases. We can refer you to peo-
pie you know who have been cured
by our method after long years OF
suffering and trials of other so-called
cures. We not only give you the
benefit of an old and tried cure, but
all the up-to-date methods known to
medical science. Consultation is free
and we will not take your case I'M
less we are sure we can help you.
Honest treatment and no large
fees. Remember the date Tuesday,
July 9th, at Hotel Witter
DIR. BREWER.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
Ordinance No. 1874.

An Ordinance to regulate the cree
ton of livery, sale and boarding
stables with reference to private res
idence districts.
The Common Council of the City
of Grand Rapids do ordain as fol-
lows
Section 1. No livery, sale or
boarding stable, where more than
four horses or other animals are
kept, shall hereafter be erected, To-
Gated or constructed on a street in
any block in this city, on which the
occupied lots are devoted solely to
residence properties, without the con-
sent in writing of the owners of two
thirds of the property on said street,
in said block, and the owners Of
two-thirds the property on the op-
posite side of said street in opposite
block if said opposite block is de-
voted solely to residence properties.
Section 2. No such livery, sale
VI UOdlu SIdDi6 shall US So SIcCL-
ed, located or constructed without
permit in writing from the Health
Officer of this city and no such per,
nit shall be granted by said Health
Officer without the consent of the
owners of property as provided in
Section 1 of this ordinance. -,.'
- Section 8. Every livery, sale or
boarding stable hereafter erected
without such permit shall be deemed
a public nuisance and may be abated
as such.
Section 4. This ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from
and after its passage, approval and
publication.
Approved this Sixth day of July,
1909.
FRANK POMAINVILLE,
Mayor.
Attest: C. 4. BOLES, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

erode, cigar manufacturer. who is
chief of the fire department of that
village, when he reached the paper
mill in his anxiety to reach the fire,
cr.,wled through a window in the
basement of the mill and in the
darkness accidentally fell into the
fumes or wheel pit, and had it not
been for others who were with him
and near by, he probably would have
lost his life AS it was they
immediately came to his assistance,
and got him out and he suffered
only a good bath. However, it is
considered he had a close call and
might have lost his life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
NEkOOSA TEAM WINS
FROM GRAND RAPIDS

A large number Of Grand Rapids
people went to Nekoosa Sunday af-
ternoon to witness the game Of base
ball between the Nekoosa and the
Grand Rapids teams. There is con-
siderable rivalry between these two
teams and they are pretty evenly
matched as to ability in playing the
national game Nine automobiles well
loaded with base ball fans, and all
the livery rigs available, were
brought into service to transport peo-
pie to that village for this occasion.
The game was holly contested and
very close and exciting throughout as
the score would indicate, 1 to in
favor of Nekoosa. Considerable
money changed hands and large
crowd of people witnessed the game.
This is an illustration of what would
happen under similar circumstances
if we had an interurban street car
line between these two points. The
capacity of such a line would be
tested on occasions like this. While
there is considerable rivalry between
the two teams, it is a good natured
and pleasant one, everybody roofing
for their own team. This interest
is commendable and we are glad to
notice and hope that it will continue
pleasant and agreeable and not lead
to bad blood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
Low Rates To Seattle

Special low reduced rates daily
via The Chicago G North Western
Ry. to the Exposition at Seattle. the
Yellowstone Park, Yosemite, Colorado
and the Pacific Coast. Choice of
routes. Illustrated folder descrip-
tive of the Exposition, booklets, maps
and itineraries of personally-con-
free on application to any Ticket
Agent, The North Western Line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

There is a larger acreage of cab
bage and potatoes grown in this vic
unity than usual and both of these
crops will be greatly benefited by
the rain the past week. Some of
the grain does not look as promis-
ing as usual which is caused by
the cold, backward spring Indica-
tons point to a good corn crop and
one of the largest crops of hay in
several years is now being har-
vested.
Miss Lucy Woodwork returned
Monday from a short visit at Grand
Rapids.
Mrs. Woodessy and children of
Washburn have moved to this city
and will make their home with the
formers father, B. R. Tarbox
Miss Cora Wilsey is visiting with
friends at Stevens Point
Pres. John F. Sims of the Stew
ems Point Normal school was a bust
ness visitor in this city few days
last week.
Miss Lucy Woodwork was agree
ably surprised Monday evening by
about twenty-five of her friends, the
occasion being her birthday. All
report a fine time.
Mrs. Hooker of Waukegan, H., is
the guest of her sister, Mrs. Geo.
FaveH
H. E. Mccoy of Wausau spent
few days last week with his family
in this city.
Chas Sowatzke of Grand Rapids
was in town the first of last week.
DR.. and Mrs. Hart Boyer now re-
side in the house recently occupied
by the H. B. Parker family.
Some new cement steps have been
built in front OF the Congregational
church, which are decided improve
ment. Brown Bros did the work.
Large crowds are gathering blue
berries south of this city. Owing
to the fact that the berries were
not injured by frosts last spring,
there is an enormous crop. Straw
berries lasted quick this year due
to the dry weather.
The pickle season is near at hand
and this promises to be profit
able year for the growers.
Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Ward and
daughter, Grace, spent Sunday with
relatives at Babcock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

An Ordinance to repeal Section
Two of Ordinance No. Ill, relating
to the manner of automobiles cross
ing the wagon bridge.
The Common Council of the City
of Grand Rapids, do ordain as fol-
lows
Section 1. Section Two of Ordin-
ance No Ill, is hereby repealed.
Section 2. This Ordinance shall
take effect and be in force from and
after it's passage and publication.
Passed, approved and adopted by
the Common Council of the City of
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, this Sixth
day of July, A. D., 1909.
FRANK POMAINVILLE,
Mayor.
Attest: c. E. Bo1es, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
PITTSvlLLE
Last Weeks Items.

Chas. Clack of Appleton was a
business visitor here last week
Bert Matthewson and family spent
Monday at Grand Rapids.
Robert Lunday returned Wednes-
day from a weeks visit at the coun-
ty seat.
Miss Alice Mccoy returned Tues
day from a short visit with friends
at Stevens Point.
Mr.. and Mrs. David Andrew re-
turned last Tuesday to their home
in Magnolia, after spending a few
days at the Clyde Mccoy home.
John Udell and Arthur Mitchell
spent the 5th at Grand Rapids.
Miss Ella Clack returned to her
home at Appleton last week, after
an extended visit at the Ed Clark
home in this city
Vern Mccoy returned Wednesday
from a short visit at Stevens Point.
c. A. Ludwig and family spent
Monday at Grand Rapids, the trip
being made in their car.
Amos Dawes spent Monday at New
Lisbon, having played in the band
there on that day.
Miss Bessie Hutchins was a visit
or at New Lisbon recently.
Brown Brothers have recently
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

Pain can be easily and quickly
stopped. Pink Pain Tablets-Dr.
Shoop's-stop Headache, womanly
pains, any pain, anywhere, in 20 min
utes sure. Formula on the 25c box.
Ask your druggist or doctor about
this formula-it's fine Sold by Woo
County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
GOOD NEWS.

Many Grand Rapids Readers Have
Heard 1t and Profited Thereby.
Good news travels fast" and the
thousands Of bad back sufferers in
Grand Rapids are glad to learn that
prompt relief is within their reach.
Many a lame, weak and aching back
is bad no more, thanks to Doans
Kidney Pills. People throughout this
vicinity are telling the good news of
their experience with the Old Quaker
Remedy. Here is an example worth
reading:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

completed a cement walk from the
F. S. Woodwork residence to Sec
ond avenue. They certainly DO
good job for beginners and we ad-
wise them to follow this work up.
Erwin Peart was a visitor at New
lisbon a few days last week
Speaking of sane celebrations we
certainly had one.
Miss Emma Protz has some to Mi
nocqua, where she will spend the
summer
C. G. Cotey and family have
moved Superior, where Mr.. Cotey
has a good position as District
Deputy for the NJ w. A. The
best wishes of their many friends
in this city goes with them.
The ball game between Babcock
and the local team on the 9Th was
not as interesting as it might have
been owing to the fact that no def
mite decision was reached as to
the score. Such jangles spoil the
sport.
Joe Seidl spent a few days at Ne
vance with relatives the fore part
of the week
This Weeks Items,
Howard Faveil of Wild Rose spent
last Tuesday with relatives in this
city. He is a former Pittsville boy
and we are always glad to see him.
Miss Kitty King left last Tuesday
for Doylestown, Wis, where she
will spend the summer.
Jas. Sanville of Atlanta has been
spending the past week at his home
in this city.
Frank McKewon of Grand Rapids
spent last Tuesday at his home in
this city.
DR.. G.. A. Salter of Chiffon has
opened a permanent dental office in
rooms over the Salter Department
store.
Mrs. M. Funk and family of Wild
Rose are visiting at the Elder Funk
home in the Town of Wood.
| Larry Ward of Babcock was a bust
ness visitor in this city Monday.
Miss Edna Patee Of Stevens Point
is a guest of Miss Alva Hutchins.
A jolly crowd Of young people
spent an enjoyable evening at the
home of Clyde Funk last Saturday
evening, the occasion being in honor
of Miss Matte Funk of Wild Rose.
The heavy rain on Sunday came
as a blessing to our farmers as the
exceedingly dry weather during the
past few weeks has been very Diet
rimental to the growth of some OF
the crops.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
WISCONSIN LAW
SUPPLEMENTS

With this issue of the Weekly Re
porter each subscriber will receive
copy of the Wisconsin law supple
ment, which consists of % pages.
This is a valuable document and will
be we'll worth saving by each sub
contains all the laws passed by the
last legislature. If you want to pur-
use and know what they did, read
its columns carefully.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
CLOSE CALL FOR F. X. erode

During the small fire in the Ne
koosa Paper Mill at Nekoosa Sunday
evening, we understand that F. X.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
sympathy > this hour of her be-
reaVement
POTATO SPRAYING TO
BE DEMONSTRATED

Plans for potato spraying demon
STATIONS in five counties of the state
are being completed by the Agri-
cultural Experiment Station of the
University of Wisconsin under the SUI
pervision of j. G. Milward. The fields
selected for these demonstrations are
on farms near Waupaca, Waupaca
county; Plainfield, Waushara county:
Spooner, Washburn county Cameron
Barron county; and Fort Atkinson,
JEFFERSON county.
1t is planned to hold field meetings
in connection with spraying of these
fields to which all farmers of the vari-
Gus localities will be invited. An
nouncements will be made of these
meetings in the various communities.
Directions for potato spraying can be
secured from 7. G. Milward, Expert
ment Staticr, Madison. Wis.
In Waupaca county the station has
five acres of land on the Pinkerton
farm, north Of Waupaca, upon which
about 50 varieties of potatoes are be-
ing tested, In Waushara county
about ten acres of potatoes on the
farm of Mr.. Fairbanks, near Plainfield
will be sprayed. An eight acre po-
tato field on the farm of Mr.. Stub
fors, near Spooner, Washburn coun-
ty, is to be sprayed. On the farm of
Mr.. Piper, near Cameron, Barron
county, spraying will be done upon
five acre tract, and plans are be-
ing completed for tests in Jefferson
county, near Fort Atkinson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

FOR SALE-Over 2 acres of the
best land and good water, a good
house, 16x24 feet, outbuildings, fine
location half mile out from Grand
Rapids, and across Green Bay rail-
road track near Oberbeck's Furni-
ture factory. Inquire of Mrs. Zack
Benoist. 4
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

Mr.. and Mrs. Merritt Ward and
daughter, Grace, spent Sunday with
relatives at Babcock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15
Ordinance No. 1872.

Attest: C. q. BOLEs, City Clerk.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-07-15

The pickle season is near at hand
and this promises to be a profit
able year for the growers.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-10-16
Definite Location.

Every visitor at the new capitol at
Harrisburg, Pa, who gets as far as
the registration room, is expected to
write his name in big book together
with his birthplace and present resi-
dence, says the Troy Times. Not
long ago, when a crowd of excursion
lists visited the grounds and buildings,
a stout girl started to register.
She paused, pen poised in air, and
called out to an elderly lady, COM
fortably seated in big chair, Mon,
we're vas / borned at?"
Vat you want to know dat for?"
'Dis man wants to put it in der big
book"
"Ach," answered the mother, you
know veil enough-in der old stone
house."
The Colorado statesman., 1909-10-16
Always Staunch
And True

The Denver Republican has al
ways avoided the fallacies and
knaveries of yellow journalism.
and its steadily increasing Circula-
ton proves conclusively that its
policy of telling the plain Truth
without exaggeration or rnisrepre-
sentation, standing fast for the
Right, is heartily approved with
growing force by the intelligent
Public to which it appeals.
To read it is a liberal Education
and the citizen who goes without
it does a positive harm to himself,
to his family, and to the commu-
nifty.
In no other way can the invest
ment of ~ cents per day
for that is all The Republican
costs any subscriber-bring such
rich results in that knowledge
which is both Power and Pleasure.
Information, instruction and en-
tertainment fill its columns and it
leaves good taste in the mouth
of the reader.
1t stands for Law ard Order in
the State-for Peace, Prosperity
and Happiness in the Home.
'lf you are not already enrolled
among its splendid list OF Patrons
send on your subscription and give
it fair trial at rs cents per month
for Daily and Sunday.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-10-16
viii Seek the South Pole.

A. Henry Savage Landor. the Eng
iish explorer, who will soon make an
attempt to reach the south pole. is OF
the opinion that Lieut.. Shackleton.
failed through having cumbersome
and unnecessarily large expedition.
Mr.. Landors theory is that a small
caravan of trusted and hardy men.
lightly equipped as in his expeditions,
through Asia and Africa, is best. Mr.
Landor's activity in aeronautic inves-
legations gives color to the rumor that
an airship will be used by him in his.
expedition.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-10-16
TOTAL LOSS OF HAIR.
Seemed Imminent-ScaIp Was Very
Scaly and Hair Came Out by Hand
fuIs-ScaIp Now Clear and
New Hair Grown by cuticura.

About two years ago was troubled
with my head being scaly. Shortly
after that 1 had an attack of typhoid
fever and 1 was out of the hospital
possibly two months when I first no.
ticed the loss of hair, my scalp being
still scaly. 1 started to use dandruff
cures to no effect whatever. 1 had
actually lost hope of saving any hair
at all. l could brush it off my coat
by the handful. I was afraid to comb
it. But after using two cakes of Cuti-
cura Soap and nearly a box of Cuti-
cura Ointment, the change was sur
prising. My scalp is now clear and
healthy as could be and my hair thick
er than ever, whereas I had my mind
made up to be bald. w. F. Steese, sS12
Broad St, Pittsburg, Penn. May and
81, 1908"
Potter Drug Chem. Corp, Sole Props, Boston.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-10-16
fHE AMERICAN NATIONAL LIVE
STOCK ASSOCIATION TO
MEET IN DENVER.
SET FOR NEXT JANUARY
TARIFF ON HIDES, RAILWAY SER
VICE AND FOREST POLICY
WILL COME UP.

Denver.-Tariff on hides will prob
ably be the all-absorbing topic before
the Thirteenth Annual convention of
the American National Live Stock AS
sociation to be held at the Broadway
theatre January 11th, 18th and 18th of
1910.
In the call for the convention just
issued by Pres. H. A. Jastro and Sec.
T. W. Tomlinson this grievance is
placed at the head of all matters to be
considered
The stockmen of the country have
always considered the duty on hides
and other live stock products very
moderate-only fifteen per cent. The
cali states that this is unjust dis
elimination against the West in gen
eral and the live stock producers the
country over, by the manufacturing
East and a few party leaders who
wished to make some change in the
tariff just to show that they had done
something. 1t is pointed out that the
tariff on wool is not changed. The re-
moval of the hide tariff is a blow to
the live stock industry, says the call,
and strong opposition must be or
ganized at the coming convention to
have hides again placed upon the duty
list, or the leather and shoe manufac-
turers will have everything in their
hands.
Another law for increased railroad
service is the matter of stock cars,
and a law to prevent rates being
raised by interstate carriers without
the approval of the Interstate Com
merce Commission, is urged.
The forest service in regard to graz
ing lands is supported in the call and
another fight may be expected on that
as OF old. All stockmen are urged to
do all in their power to help the gov
ernment census takers secure correct
data in regard to the live stock indus
try. The Beef Producers Association
of America. new organization, will
hold it's initial meeting in Denver dur
ing the convention. The association
will present its aims and objects to
the live stock men. The big National
Western Stock Show will hold its reg
ular show.
The Colorado statesman., 1909-10-16
Fremont County Apple Crop.

Denver.-A Canon City special to
The Denver News Tuesday night says:
More moderate weather today and last
night gives assurance that the apple
crop of Fremont county will not be
damaged by the cold In spite of the
easing up in the weather, every per
son able to do so, was out picking ap-
Piles today. Business men, women and
children picked apples all day and the
schools remained closed. By nightfall
the orchardists announced that they
were now safe and that they would
get all-their apples in without losing
any of them.