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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
COOPERATE WITH
THE LADIES

Every citizen is urged to cooperate
with the ladies of the Federated Clubs
in their efforts toward bettering the
conditions of the community. AS a
means toward this end, they have
recently had printed, health cards
which are TO he placed where all may
read them. Through their efforts,
the Anticipating ordinance was
passed. and the signs put up. Medi-
Cal inpection of schools is ii measure
they are trying 10 have put in force,
believing this to he necessary as a
preventative of the spread of conta-
gjouS diseases. The Federation is
affiliated with the National Consum-
er'S League and advocates the pur-
chase OF pure food and clothing made
under strictly sanitary conditions
The Federation is To donate one
volume to the State Free Travelling
Health Library.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
UNION TEMPERANCE MEETING

Mrs. NJ. W. Law Of Milwaukee was
in the city Saturday and Sunday a
guest of members of W. G. t. y. AT a
meeting at the home of Mrs. J. W..
Cochran she addressed the ladies of
that order and on Sunday evening she
addressed a large audience at the
Congregational church which crowded
the capacity of that building. 1t is
plain 10 be seen that the interest
manifested at that meeting means
something. The ladies of Grand
Rapids are wide awake upon the
liquor traffic and it's effects upon busi-
ness and the moral and religious tone
of the city and country. The influence
of the mothers and daughters will
spread to the fathers and sons and
When it does it will mean no license in
Grand Rapids, Wood county, and the
shall lend it all our influence and
power for we want to enlist in every
cause that will bring love, happiness
and success to the home of every
family in America. Ii the good
people of Grand Rapids think the
time is ripe to make the no license
fight now, we shall not oppose it.
ReverandS Richard Evans, G.. A.
Meilicka, FL, B. Johnson and Fred
Staff had part in the meeting. Mrs.
Laws talk was devoted to the tenn
perance cause and the spread of pro-
hibition throughout the country, es-
pacially through the south. She told
of the narrowing restrictions on SO
called personal liberty. In olden
times men were won't to run their
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
LECTURED ON
HORSE BREEDING

The lecture at the Ideal Theatre,
Wednesday Mch. 3, by A. S, Alex
ander, Y. S. Supt. of the Departm ent
of Horse Breeding, a. the State Uni
versity, Madison, Wis, was very ~
teresting one and quite well attended
by local horse fanciers. The attend
ance, however, might have been much
larger, in fact crowded house would
have been the result, had the fact Of
Dr. Alexander's coming here been
more widely advertised. AS it was,
very few farmers. and those whom the
daily papers 90 not reach, knew any
thing about the lecture.
The talk throughout was literally
illustrated by stereoptican views of all
sorts of horses good. bad and indiffer-
ent, and was made very interesting
and instructive to all present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

"A failing tiny nerve-no larger than
the finest silken thread-takes from
the Heart its impulse. its power, it's
regularity. The Stomach also has it's
hidden. or its inside nerve. 1t was
DR.. Shoop who first told US it was
wrong to drug weak or failing
Stomach, Heart or Kidneys. His pre-
scription-Dr. Snoops Restorative
is directed straight for the cause of
these ailments-these weak and falter-
ing inside nerves This, no doubt
clearly explains why the Restorative
has of late grown so rapidly in popu-
larity. Druggists say that those who
test the Restorative even for few
days soon become fully convinced of
its wonderful merit. Anyway, don't
drug the organ. Treating the cause
of sickness is the only sensible and
successful way. Sold by Wood County
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
DAND CONCERT
GREATLY APPRECIATED

There is 90 question but what the
people of Grand Rapids appreciate
their local band. The rendition of
their fourth concert this winter was
fully as we'll attended as any of the
course. The Opera House was filled
to its capacity, and the hearty encores
was Indicative that the audience
appreciated every number. The
music they furnish is strictly high
class and embraces selections from
grand opera, fantasies, overture and
etc. Especially fine was the clarionet
duet by Messrs. r. W. Morse and DR..
G. F. Bandelin, and called forth loud
applause, so strong and persistent
that they responded with another
number, which was equally good and
enjoyed.
Prof. Bliss is Certainly entitled to
great credit for the excellent interest
that is kept up in the accuracy and
skill in which the members of the
band manipulate the intrumentS and
the popular favor in which the band
as whole is held in this community.
His untiring efforts in accomplishing
these results are entitled 10 the most
liberal support by our citizens. The
further fact that several orchestras
formed from the membership of this
band and called for in neighboring
cities, indicate that the talent is
equal to the best in the state. This
goes to show that the members of the
Grand Rapids band are not only appre-
ciated at home, but wherever they go,
as they are called and recalled to the
same places.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
MARSHFIELD u
GRAND RAPIDS 81

Grand Rapids High School lost TO
MarShtield High School at MarShtield
Friday night at basketball % to 2l.
The game was one which represented
the old group contest of pull
away" with MarShtield hanging on.
For holding, showing, and rough work
in general, it was the raweSt game in
which Grand Rapids has taken part
this year. The only real player on the
Marshfield team was Faber who got
field goals and missed SO rarely at free
throwing that the missed ones were
not noticed. A foul by Grand Rapids
meant a point for Marshfeld. The
less said about the coarse work of
David and Glassur, the better.
The game was called about $50
with Smith of Ripon as referee and
Schotield of Neilsville as umpire. A
foul VAS called on Smith aJ
center and Faber made free goal.
A fewsSecondS later Early obtained
a field goal for Grand Rapids. After
this it looked like Grand Rapids.
1t was then that the rough work of
MarShtield began and was kept up for
the remainder of the game, The
first half ended with the score of II to
l6 in Marshtield'S favor,
In the second half the ball was in
Grand Rapids territory most of the
time as in the first. but the holding
and showing tactics of Marshtield pre-
vented Wood from getting any fair
shot at the basket. 1t is odd
somehow that the officials did not see
none Of this, but the fouls were so
numerous that it took most of their
time to call those which represented a
London prize ring contest. At that
Marshfield had Is fouls called, against
Grand Rapids Il. Here also is where
the official timekeeper (?) added his
mite. Seeing that there was danger
that Grand Rapids would get field
goal, he shouted Justify the signal for
time although there was oyer three
minutes yet of play. The crowd then
surged on to the floor and prevented a
continuance Of the game with a score
of % to q in favor of Marshfeld.
According to the Wisconsin Val.
ley High school basketball champion
ship is now in a muddle which will
give even a propeller of applied ma
thematics more than he can handle,
although it may be clear as day tC
those who know nothing about that
exact science. Marshfied has lost to
both Wausau and Stevens Point: Wau
sau has lost to Stevens Point and
Grand Rapids; Stevens Point has lost
to Grand Rapids, and Grand Rapids
has loss to Marshfeld. Taking it al
in all Grand Rapids has better
claim to the championship than the
others, especially when points made
by them (79) and their opponents (60
in the valley, are taken into consider
tion The Grand Rapids team has
passed then a season with an excellent
record in every way.
About 200 Grand Rapids "rooters'
accompanied the team to Marshtield
Much of the good showing by Crane
Rapids was due to the loyal encourage
ment given the team by them.
The line up:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
PRES. TAFT'S
NEW CABINET
Names of Men Who Have Been
Appointed as His Advisors.

The following is list of the
men who have been appointed to the
cabinet of VIM. H. Taft
THE NEW CABINET.
Secretary of State-P. c. Knox
Secretary of Interior-R. A. Bal
linger.
Secretary of War;. NJ Dickin-
son.
Secretary of Navy-Geo. Won Meyer.
Attorney Genera1-Geo. w. Wicker
sham.
Sec. Commerce and Labor-Chas.
Nagel.
Postmaster General-F. H. Hitch
cock.
See. of Treasury-Franklin Mac
Veagh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of county superinten
dent of schools of Wood county to
be voted at the spring election held
April 9Th, 1909. If elected l prom
ise to continue my best efforts for
the advancement of education in the
schools of the county.
Robert Morris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

Fred Hecox and mother were able
to continue their journey to Spokane,
Wash, where Mrs. Hecox will make
her future home with her daughter
Mrs. Ella Winkler. Mr.. Hecox return
ed to his home in North Yakima,
February 1S.
Miss Eliza Burwell neice of Ira
Basset has been visiting at their
home. Miss Burwen is working in
Miller, S. D., but has not been well
and came here to rest for a few
days and to gain strength from an
operation that she underwent recent
ly. She worked in Chas. Boles office
in this city three years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
EPWORTH LEAGUE SOCIAL

The Epworth League gave pro-
gram in the Nj. E. church Thursday
night. The program was as follows
Piano Solo-MiSs Myrtle Rowland
Recftation-Miss Ethel Nilsson
Vocal Solo-MiSS Daisy Thornton
Piano Duet-MisSes Rowland and
Harding.
Recitauion-fliss Georgia Kellogg
Piano Solo-MisS Belle Harding
Piano Solo-MiSS Bessie Anderson
Sacred Cantata-"The Ten Virgins"
in which several members of the
League took part. After the program
the League served light refreshments
and a social good time was enjoyed
by all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
PARENTS. TAKE CARE
OF YOUR BOYS

Are you sure you know where your
or just that they are sin the neighoor
hood somewhere?'
Every boy is live wire that, unless
properly insulated, will do mischief
to himself and others. Even then
the wires get crossed, aud there are
all sorts of com plcatiOnS.
OF course your girls are. safely in
doors under the parental eyes, or
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
LOG ON SLEIGHS
ALL SUMNER
Langley & Anderson May Use
New ice Preserving Com
Round

1t is said that Langley & Anderson,
one of the veteran logging concerns Of
the northern part of the state, expert
mented with the new patented Rhine
lander ice preserving compound on
their logging roads during the recent
thaw with most satisfactory results,
says the Rhinelander New North. IL
is further reported that they have
ordered fifty tons of the preservative
TO be coated over their ice roads and
will haul logs on sleighs all summer
The preseratiye is said to act on the
roads like charm. No matter how
penetrating are the rays of the sun
they have absolutely no effect upon
the ice. Another thing in favor of
the compound is the fact that horses
are able to pull loads over roads thus
treated with more ease. Flies and
mosquitoes will not bother horses
during the heat CT the summer as the
GOODNESS Of the ice roads keeps the
insects away. The preservative will
enable Langley & Anderson to do
double the hauling during the coming
summer TO tnat of seasons heretofore.
Other big lumbermen in Northern
Wisconsin will adopt the use of the
preservative and it is safe to guess
that with in two years the high
wheels now used for summer logging
will be d relic of the paSL.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
AFTER The GRIPPE
Vinol Restored This Mans
Strength

Several years ago was attacked by
a severe case Of grippe, which left me
with hacking cough, soreness in my
chest, and bronchitis. | took nearly
every kind of cough syrup sold on the
market, besides medicine given me by
physicians.
received no permanent relief until
my druggist asked me to try Vinol,
and after taking three bottles l was
entirely cured.
I believe Vinol to be the greatest
blessing ever offered to the public, as
It does what is claimed for it" r. E. R.
Hicks, Maplesville, Ala.
The reason Vinol cures chronic
coughs, colds and pulmonary troubles
is because it contains tonic iron and
all the healing and body building ele-
ments of cod liver oil but no oil.
Vinol is also unexcelled as strength
builder for old people, delicate children,
weak and rundown persons, and after
sickness.
John E.IDalv, Druggist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11

ChaS Margeson and his two teams
have been hauling rock upon the
Williams Island for Earle Pease, the
rock is to be used in the foundation
walls Of Mr.. PeaSe's pew house that
be expects to erect there this summer.
NJ. Nigbor left for Chicago Saturday
morning. From there Mr.. Nigbor
will go either to Mount Clemence.
Mich. or to the Hot Springs, Ark. to
which he is afflicted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-11
"A SPRIG OF
SHAMROCK
At Daly's Opera House on st.
Patrick's Day by Rev. Evans
of the M. {. Church.

Mr.. Evans was born and raised in
Ireland and possesses all the brillian-
cy and wit of an educated son of the
Emerald Isle. Other cities pronounce
his lecture-"Fine." SUCH A MAN
with SUCH A SUBJECT on SUCH A
DAY should pack our Opera House
to overflowing.
Rhinelander Herald: Rev. Richar
Evans lecture on "A Sprig of Sham
rock Thursday night was listened to
by a crowded house. The lecture
was pronounced by all as one Of the
best that has been given here in
some time
Clintonville Tribune: Those who
have become familiar with the wit
and pathos and charm of the Emer-
aid Isle-were prepared to enjoy the
delightful interplay of fact and fancy.
wit and wisdom, which characterized
the lecture on Ireland by Rev. Rich
ard Evans.-It is evident that Mr.
Evans is an enthusiastic student of
Irish History and Tradition, and with.
al the interest of the lecture is en-
hanced not a little by the magnetic
personality of the speaker, who in
Temperament and accent is unmis-
takably native product, a genuine
son of Gould Sod
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25
NARROW ESCAPE
 OF TWO WHEELMEN
Auto Ambulance Barely Misses Fatal Collisions in Two Instances, Yesterday Afternoon.

While answering a call. yesterday afternoon, the ambulance narrowly es- capped striking two careless wheelmen who were pushing along the streets with their heads down. The first bare ly escaped a collision head on, on Stratford avenue. On the return the ambulance struck the bicycle ridden by Matthew Bollinger, of 1909 Seaview avenue, who ran in front of the vehicle at the corner of Main street and Fairfield avenue. Bolinger was passing down Main street and ignored the signal of Patrolman Dooley. who was stationed on the corner. The pres ence of mind of Driver Burlison was all that saved the bicyclist from serious injury if not from death.
 He was thrown from his wheel. which was wrecked Although bruised he was able to walk away from the scene. Had not the ambulance been in complete control of the driver Boiling CT would undoubtedly have been killed. The affair provoked the suggestion that all wheelmen be compelled to dismount at this congested corner.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25
LADIES OF CARITY OF

LADIES OF CARITY OF
 ST. VINCENT DE PAUL. A special meeting of the Ladies of Charity will be held at the Hospital, Sunday March 18th, at 3:30 o'clock.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25
For Automobile Wells.

Silk Muslin with lovely chiffon finish, exquisite fabric The colors are blue, pink, ilac cream cag dinal, navy, green and brown. 37 inches wide, and
 21 cts yard
 Wash Goods Section.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25
 p..h. >Ihs Kind You Haya Always Bought s;;;; s'::;:'': :; ;'; Z1z7zzS@: CASTELLANE STILL
 WANTS WEES MONEY Bnt He Must Devise Some New Means to Get Hold of it.
Especial from United Press.)

(SDecial from United PresS.)
 Paris. March 25.-Count Boni De CaStellane's friends are today wonder ing by what ruse he will next attempt to squeeze from the Princess De Sa- gan, his former wife, a few more dol lars to smooth his financial road. The Counts defeat in yesterdays attempt to have a referee appointed to make an inventory of the furnishings in the Princess two houses in the hope that he might secure a share of the prop erty awarded to him, has robbed him of his last recourse, in the opinion of those who have followed devious courses of tn ecourt and Princess.
 These people thought the same way, however when the Count was defea t. ed in his fight for the custory of the chil6ren. The appeal from the court S decision giving the custody of the children to their mother. will be heard next month and while it is not believ- ed that the Count has any chance of winning, it is conceded that he will fight hard in order to force the Prin- cess to make financial concessions.
 The Count is not enjoying life in the same lavish way that characterized his movements when the husband of the heiress to Jay Gould's millions. His own income is wholly insufficient to continue his former extravagances and he is a far less amiable person than formerly as a consequence. His closest friends declare that he is do- ing nothing for his former wife and but little for his children.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25

Shaw's artesian well to the house now 1uflding for him has been taken by a Bridgeport party. The distance is 800 feet and three inch pipe will be sunk to a depth of three and one-half ceet.
 Mark Twain returned on Saturday rom New York where he had been attending the marriage of his secre- aries. He was accompanied by his daughter Miss Clara, and one of her woman friends.
 The selectmen and other interested citizens are still waiting patiently for Highway Commissioner Macdonald to ay out the construction work under the $5.200 appropriation standing to he credit of this town. Last summer all three members of the then board Iuest prompt action in the matter but so far nothing has been done.
 Dan Beard. the author and artist -ro hos been spen6:no tho wint CT n Flushing, was at his place in the Iast saturday and wIII pass uIle Summer there.
 On Thursday of next week there will be two trips daily by the postofhce mail carrier whose route is between the Ridge and West Kidding.
 Two of the school districts have all ready raised $1u each by subscription for the purchase of books and other ed- ucational aids. To each s10.2O provid- ed the town adds $5 and the State $10,
 
 Rev. E. R. Evans of Gloversville, N. Y, has rented, furnished, part of the Selleck house at the Center soon to be vacated by Mrs. St. Maur, and will occupy it during the summer.
 The Sanford School closed on Wed nesday for a ten days vacation.
 Mrs. Gibson, who recently sold her house on the Ridge, left on Wednesday for Independence, Ia-, her former home.
 Herman Smith, son of Dr. Smith, is recovering after a two weeks seize with the humps.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25
The new Willow Furniture.

The new Willow Furniture. Certain pieces shown in the window of the Carpet Store. large number of separate Chairs will be the fourth oor and these include odd and artistic designs that are good to look at and comfortable to sit in. Small Tea Tables with these for sitting veranda
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25
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SOCIAL
 AND PERSONAL

The feature of the coming entertain ment of St. Joseph's T. L. & B. as- sociation, which will be held at St. Joseph's hall. Barnum avenue, next Tuesday evening will be mock trial. There will also be a fine musical pro- gram. The committee has secured the following to take part in the affair: Will Toomey,T Tom Reilly. Jack Hughes, Schlenske. Frank Braithwaite. Prof. Harry Maloney. Neary & Miller, Michael Fitzsimmons and a number of others. A buffet luncheon will be served.
 Preparations for the coming season are already in progress among the members of the Pequonnock Yacht club. Joseph D. Normand, Edward Washburn. Secretary William H. Brown. John Daly. William Mouncey and others are busy at the clubs head quarters overhauling their beats.
 A number of the friends of Miss Ethel Hall were entertained at her home on Hewitt street, on Tuesday evening. Social games and music ill., ed out a pleasant evening and luncheon was served. Those present were Miss es Dorothy Browne Mabel Burkhardt, Angie Probert, Esther Browne, Helen Smith. Maud Mills. Hazel Thompson, Mildred Smith. May Losch. Jessie Hounslea Marion Krouse. Maud Dew Airline Malloy, Gladys Warmer. Pearl James. Mildred Somers and Messrs- John Rundle, Gordon Hounslea, Jack French. Louis Losch. George Carroll. Russell Lockwood. Charles Grossinger, Paul Sheehan, Rudolph Broidlin. Clar- ence Heating. Arthur Heating, Albert Hsyes, Harold BunneI and George Barnes.
 MT and Mrs. F. W. Bolande sailed this morning for Hamilton, Bermuda. 
 The members of the Equa Club, one of the most popular young mems or ganizations in the city. entertained their friends with a whist and social last evening at their rooms in Main street. Prizes were won by Miss Gladys Mallory, Miss Iorrette Reilly, Neil Hall, James Doherty and William McElroy. Miss Esther Nerney won the consolation prize. The music for the dancing was furnished by members of the club, while the catering was by C. D. Lane- A committee is now ar ranging for a select G9nce to be held in Masonic hall, MonSay, April 19. The committee in charge Will be Will .lie McDonoueh. Will Lamont. Harry Gaffney, Mat Barron and F. O'Rourke.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-03-25
WILL FLASH WIRELESS
 MESSAGES TO MARS
Plan of Prof. Todd of Amherst Will be
 Tried in September.
Special from United Press1

Especial from United PreSS)
 Boston, March 25.-From a point six miles above the earth's surface to flash a message to the planet Mars is the new undertaking laid for himself by Professor David Todd of Amherst col lege. The effort is to be made next September when Mars is nearest the earth. In his ascension Professor Todd will be accompanied by Leo Ste vens, the government aeronaut, in a mammoth balloon of 80,000 cubic feet capacity. To attain the great altitude desired, a quantity of oxygen will be taken along to breathe in the atmos- phere.
 Although Professor Todd does not presume that the people of Mars un- derstand telegraphy he believes that the planet, if peopled at all. would con- tain a people much further advanced than the inhabitants of the earth, and although they may not understand the Morse code they would possibly know the wireless flashes.