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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30

they are not barbaric The people 80
a whole are polite and kind to the
last degree. They tend to abuse Alec
hol, and this friendly critic finds their
most trying characteristic a savish
imitation of Anglo-Saxon ideals, and
especially American ideals. They are
given to flamboyant oratory. and they
do love politics, though public disorder
is not frequent. Meanwhile the SAL
aries Of officials of all ranks are rid
iculously small. so that the temptation
to peculation in Office is constant,
though there are and always have been
public men of the highest probity. The
president receives $500 year in SAL
airy and perquistes and lives in what
looks like an old Maryland plantation
house of modest size. Nobody else
has more than a third as much pay.
Perhaps there Is an indication of LIZ
beria's secret in the pathetic paragraph
from recent message Of the president
which says: THE president of the
republic has for many years been de-
prived of his right of veto SO far as
concerns the budget, as it is made the
last bill and is generally presented on
the last day just at the last hour or
even a little after the legislature has
adjourned sine die. hope this course
will be abandoned. 1t is contrary to
the Constitution. Boston Transcript.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30
GOVERNMENT NURSERIES +:

The trees used in the National ex-
periments in reforestation are grown
at eight Government nurseries in the
existing National forests out West.
The preliminary stage of forest
planting within the National forests
is now past, and several of the plant
ing stations have produced trees of
sufficient size to plant directly on the
permanent site. About 100000 trees
were planted during the winter and
spring of 1907.
At the nursery in the Dismal River
National forest more stock has
reached an age suitable for planting
than at the other stations. This nurs-
cry contains approximately $780,
900 trees.
At present there are about 3,000,-
900 trees for planting in the sand
hills. The species largely in use up
to this time are Western yellow pine
and jack pine. Other species, chiefly
Scotch pine. Norway pine and Doug
las fir. are being tested in the nurs-
cry and in experimental plantations.
The State forests of Saxony, COM
prising 100000 acres, are in charge
of a forestry bureau at a yearly ex-
pense which averages SO for each
acre, but such is the extent and value
of the timber and other products that
the net yearly revenue averages $3.50
an acre after deducting all expenses.
The appropriation of the United
States for the bureau of forestry is
so Insignificant that it amounts to a
little less than one cent for each acre
-Moody's Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30

from the nearest garage and Ham
fhon was in far from a pleasant MOOD
when he espied a tiny cottage in the
| distance. standing among the trees
and trusting to luck that it Nigh
boast OF a telephone, walked slowl,
In the direction of the house
1t was evidently a summer camp
built of logs in the old-fashioned way
and showing the artistic womanly
touch in theltrailing vines and masses
OF bright colored flowers which
transformed 1t into a veritable bower
The door stood invitingly open, and
Hamilton. standing on the threshold
uttered a surprised exclamation as @
girl clad in a simple. spotless linen
gown came toward him with a
Hush, baby is asleep" and then
why, it's dear old 'Hammy'." Past
grievances were forgotten by the two
Tor in the mistress of the manor
Fred Hamilton recognized the Emily
OF former days in the very captivat-
Ing matron who welcomed him so
cordially. She told him of the glori-
Gus summer days spent in this syl.
van retreat, which Hugh could easily
reach after his work in the city was
over. and the light of perfect happi-
ness was upon her countenance and
1t was hardly necessary for Hamil-
ton to question her regarding the
wisdom of her choice.
After assistance was summoned
for the refractory automobile, Emily
charmingly insisted upon the stage
manager remaining for the evening
meal. and to the man accustomed to
hotel fare the simple and well-cooked
repast was like ambrosia.
II say. old chap" said Hugh, as
he and his guest sat putting their af-
ter dinner cigar, II stole Emily from
the glare Of the spotlight, but 1 know
and feel sure that she is perfectly
content. although the world has lost
a singer" And stepping lightly
across to the tiny nursery and beck
oning silently to Hamilton, they
stood watching Emily as she sat with
Hugh, Jr.'s tiny head quite close to
hers, and in voice that had become
enriched and softened by the supreme
joy of motherhood, sang a quaint,
low lullaby to the rosy little cherub
in her arms. To Fred Hamilton she
looked like some old world Madonna
with the moonlight streaming in upon
her. and the scene touched a respon-
sive chord in the worldly mans
heart. for he realized that all the
worlds adulation and glamour were
as dead sea fruit when compared to
the perfect peace and harmony of
that little household.
And when he made his adieu he
took Emily's hand in his and said
very solemnly: You're a star after
all, little Emily, in the greatest show
On earth-a happy home" and step
ping into the waiting automobile, he
was OF, and she knew he meant It.
Boston Post.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30
OnlinOus Outlook.

"Well, anything new lately?" in
CURED the just arrived washing ma
chine agent as he hoped onto the
porch of the Skeedee tavern.
"Well, no, not worth mentioning, l
guess, replied the landlord. Things
is kinda slow just now, and-but,
no! Come to think, three people
were bit by pet squirrel last week,
and considerable fear is expressed
that they may so nutty. Puck.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30
Poor Things!

And you have to pay license on
your fruit stand because it takes up
gated the stranger.
Yes" growled old Pietro, land it
ess no right. Look at the fruit-a
stands on the ladies' heads. They
take-a up room in the street and they
pay not license at all.'-Cbicago
News
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30
No Improvement.

81 guess the show will have to bust
here in Oshkosh" said the soubrette.
Il don't like to bust in town with
such a name as Oshkosh" declared
tAs comedian. Whats the next
stop"
-Ypsilanti. PUCK
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30
u,DGE NOT.

-. the best: there are enough,
y what what they see-wr0ns'ns each
a ~. ~ the best: there are enough
Dan think the worst-numbers to
nd . name.
.,l would rise out of his dark
p. only one just to believe and
4. losing side, daring to take his
what men say, holding a
IShaftesbury Magazine.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1909-10-30
k1humph ofthe Starr
c. BOYLE.

Vary C. 30 y LIE
- hen an unprecedented tri.
4, Emily Reece when she had
frorn the ranks Of the chorus
I.adins part in the musical
/, and had won even the most
M merciless critics by her
ipsouciance and the sweet
n purity Of her wonderful
10 Fred Hamilton, the stage
-. Il had been a source OF
s.,Ion and delight. for 1t was
n had discovered in Little
uromise of a beautiful future,
= had left no stone unturned
n her In the journey on the
h iame and fortune. And now
4 cherished desire was to be
I. for through the influence
= wealthy patrons of music
n arts the fair singer was to
N own company as a star in an
yhich. had been written for
! the leading musician of the
plans we're nearly completed
h suspicious occasion and the
resent Hamilton was busily en-
b the hundred and one details
Il 70 q prima donna's first ap-
h. But there was a force
mich the practical and prosaic
nanager forgot to reckon, in
mon Of the little blind god, who
De name of Cupid, and who
1t his love-tipped arrows with
sin Il the direction of Emily
nd the impecunious but hap
htiy Hugh Kelsey, a bright
iswspaper man, who Gov
" Jefferson Theatre where
ing and danced her way into
w5pi the great army OF thea
nllt0a had looked upon the
: attachment of the two young
with unconcern, until one day
persmptorily sent for by the
syed little singer who calmly
y him that she was engaged
-, and rather hesitatingly re-
What the marriage would take
= The very near future.
Of course, the happy event
. Interfere with your debut"
Hanilton's reply, after he had
Z the stereotyped congratula-
I'd like a bolt from a clear
- the astounding reply: II
q retire from the stage for
ma the present show is over. |
= anSious to have a home all |
4 md bake and brew for the !
|Ihss."
llca was transfixed with as
g and rage. until he finally !
@ ny scornfully: Give up |
| se with your beauty and |
seM Q household drudge for |
aAost . penny? Pah! it's
-: you'll regret it, see II
II and"-
aafks were cut short BY
soe viii please leave me at |
y ,aecision Is irrevocable;
- iame are not everything
.efid. and you-you are a
!! old bachelor without a
y q sentiment"
|, nea the maid announced
and with outstretched
Z caressing smile upon
u .nliy went to greet Hugh.
n Won. nlled with resentment
NJ 'a It the failure of his
- : hssty retreat.
! 7. Of the approaching nup-
! popular actress and the
s.saown Hugh was heralded
I .ae. and when it became
- Little Emily" was to
ae footlights for the
y became a nine days
~ the tickle public soon
and her name was soon
- and far-distant memory.
q two afterward Fred
sred and weary of the
eooking actors and act
BAD and mostly indirer-
- dust Of the hot, seeth-
. mis- heels, and in a huge
With but his chauffeur
vas OF to fresh fields
new" and was soon
- saekly along the country
sne fresh, cool summer
ne green hills acting as
a's unruly nerves. But
~ 2 fly in the ointment,
sea he was in a particu-
frame of mind there
Port. something snapped
alne stopped suddenly
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04
KELLNER

Mrs. Ed. johnson returned home
from Racine last week where she was
called by the sickness of her mother
and father. Her father died while
she was there.
Mr.. Mudridge of Ripon is moving
upon the McAssey farm this week
Mr.. McAssey moves to Ripon.
Old Mrs. Kaut is very low the pres.
ent writing
" A. w. Timm has purchased a new
horse of Mr.. Bender, Stevens Point.
Ferdinand Brandt moved to Nekoo-
sa last week where he expects to fine
work
Rev. Krusche and family called on
August Kaut people Sunday.
Old Mr.. Ruegg left for New Jersey
last week to make his home with
his brother
Miss Waters of Almond has been
engaged to finish the school in the
VIM. Gaulke district.
Amanda Buss of your city made
her home a pleasant visit last week.
Saphia Jocks is at Merrill visit
ing her sisters and Grand Parents.
VIM. Withers Sr. was called to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04
COMMON COUNCIL In
REGULAR SESSION

\ very interesting meeting of the
Common Council was held Tuesday
evening at which time a spirited dis
cussion Of the Electric & Water Pow
er Co., franchise was discussed pro
and con by Messrs. B. R. Goggins,
j. A. Gaynor, d. d. Conway and
others. An amended franchise fur
nished by Messrs. B. R. Goggins, F.
H. Jackson and Chas. Briere was a.
dopted on tie vote, the Mayor vot-
ing in the affirmative The defeat
Of the Electric and Water Co., which
is a cooperative company, in which
the stock is owned by the users is
a great disappointment to the people,
Just what further action will be takel
is not yet known.
Theodore W. Brazeau, representing
the Improvement Association, made
a report of what had been thus far
accomplished by said association and
he asked that the city commence con-
donation proceedings to secure the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04
ENGAGES EXPERIENCED
SAUSAGE MAKER

Leo Polzin, proprietor of the Wood
County Meat Market, formerly Rel
lands west side shop has recently
made number of important changes
in his sausage making rooms. which
not only improve the looks of the
place, but greatly facilitates business.
The sausage rooms have been
thoroughly renovated and new mix
er operated by an electric motor ad-
ded to the mechanical equipment.
Frank Kubisiak, an experienced sau-
sage maker, for many years in the
employ of the Reiland Packing Co..
has been engaged to take charge of
this department.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04
THE ORIGIN OF BEETHOVENS
MOONLIGHT SONATA

This is without doubt one of the
finest moving pictures ever produced.
The Inspiration Scene Though
your eyes be sightleSs / will make you
see the beauties of moonlight" Shows
Beethoven in the Shoemakers home
playing to the blind girl and as be
plays he compUses the beautiful
Sonata, and the picture at the same
time shows in beautiful diSsclving
views the moonlight scenes he is
showing her by his glorious music.
This picture will be presented at the
Ideal Theater tonight and tomorrow
night March 4th aud 9Th also there
will be shown Miss F uffy Dimples
who is too facinating 10 hold her job.
and The King and the Jester. Tue
above three subjects makes as fine a
program as ever given in any motion
Picture Theater.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

Stevens Point as a juror this week.
Lena Nokes came home from Mi,to
last week.
Fred C.. Timm followed Ferdinand
Brandt to Nekoosa. We think Ferd
must have taken something precious
with him.
Otto Cash is visiting his sister Mrs
August Buss.
A new family from Illinois moved u
on the NAH last week on the Nc
Donald rancn.
w. j. Grange made a business trip
to your city Monday
The German Moravians are talk
ing of building a new church near
Kellner. They had meeting at
Kellner Monday night and raised
some $500 for it. This will give the
American people a chance to hear
English preaching.
Max Eberhardt is saving wood
near Kellner
Paul Kedrusky is getting out lum-
Der for barn frame.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

his children, Simeon Crotteau who has
been sick for d long time with cirTho-
sis OF the liver, was born Nov. Is, 1S47
in Canada. HI was married 40 years
ago to Miss Evelyne Richards of Ru-
doIph, he was the father OF eighteen
children. 9 of whom are living, Eli, of
Marshfield. Mrs. Orela Hoover of
HiIes. Mrs. Dora Fischer of Eau
nett Co., Ernest of Eau Claire, Elmer
Washington, Raymond and Ralph
who are at home The funeral was
held Wednesday morning at 10 O'Clock
at the Catholic church. The children
were all pre- sent for the funeral but
Orella and Dora. whose children are
quite sick. The bereaved family have
the sympathy of this community in
this hour of sorrow.
Two young men and their b st girls
from your city drove up Tuesday even
ing and attended the masquerade
Ball. In the "wee sma" hours of the
morning, when returning home they
got stalled in the snow about two
miles from here and broke the two
seated cutter belonging to A. |.
Chambers, and therefore had to walk
back to the station and find shelter
for themselves and horses, until
morning, when they brought the rig
to PiltZ's for repairs Be careful boys
about att ending dances in the country
after a big snow storm. because you
never know when you will run into a
snow bank.
Mr. and Mrs, Will Provost have the
sympathy of this community in the
death of their 9-days-old baby boy,
who died Monday morning, Feb. p.
and was buried Tuesday.
Selmar Hassel,< who is attending
Wausau Business College came home
Friday evening and visited his par
ents until Monday.
Mrs G. o. Hassel is very sick with
neuralgia.
Mrs. Olaf Croghan and thre chill
dren, OF Green Bay, are spending a
couple nf months with her parents,
Mr. and Mrs. Nose Sharkey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

Olaf Croghan spent Sunday with
his wife here.
Laura Provost went TO Mosinee
Friday evening to visit until Monday
evening wi h her sister Mrs Frank
>liarkey.
A. kulawa and daughter Mary we're
visitors in your city last week Friday
Mr.. and Mrs n. J Richards of your
city, came up Wednesday morning &c
attend the funeral of Simean Crotteau,
Mrs. Eli Crotteau of Marshfeld ar.
rived Tuesday eve in time to attend
the funeral of her father-in-law.
Mrs. Leland Richards, of Merrill.
came Tuesday to attend the funeral
of her uncle Simeon Crotteau-
Alfred and Meretta children OF
VIM LeMay, are quite sick at present
writing.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emmett Slattery are
rejoicing over the arrival of baby
boy, born recently.
Mrs W. J. Clark went to Port Ed
wards last Thursday to visit her SIN
and daughter, and returned home
Monday.
MIR. and Mrs. Allen Richards. OF
Merrill, were called here last week by
the serious illness of her father, Israel
Crotteau, who at this writing is
slowly failing.
Misses Clara and Ida JAG by of Port
Edwards attended the mask ball here
last week Thursday evening,
Mary johnson who is working in
your city attended the dance last
Thursday evening and visited until
Friday noon with her cousin Clara
Hassell
Mr.. and Mrs. Allie Koch were shop
ping in your city last Friday.
Mr.. Hintz is still very sick and ow-
ing TO his age of % years it will be
hard for him to recover.
Jno. O'Reiley. who is visiting Rev.
FIR. Van Sever, was a visitor in the
Rapids last Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Clark visited at
the homes of Irwin Whitmore and
Frank lark in Port Edwards Sunday.
Mrs. Thil Case >of Tomahawk. is
visiting her parents, Mr.. ard Mrs
ThOS. BrattOn.
TesSie Yetter. of Crandon, is visit
ing her aunt Mrs, Fred PiltZ.
Mrs. Will Bentz nee Lydia Juneau,
of Nekoosa, is making an extended
visit with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Jean Juneau.
Maurine La May is slowly recovering
from her recent illness.
A load of young people from here
attended the masquerade ball in Mil
ladore Monday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04
CONTROL OF WISCONSIN
CENTRAL GOES TO THE 500

An event of the week has been the
clearing away of the last obstacle to
The passage of control of Wisconsin
Central to the 500. The feature of
this purchase is the startling extrava-
gance of the old management. 1t is
understood that Canadian Pacific
management will be able to save
enough on salaries alone to pay per
cent on the preferred stock. In
proved methods of operation will save
enough additional to pay the whole
dividend of per cent guaranteed on
the preferred. This will let the
entire net earnings of the property go
to dividends on the common stock.
The minority of preferred stock, the
owners of which have not assented to
the plan of limited dividends, will
share with the common in all distri-
button above per cent. The road
strengthens Canadian Pacitc's posi-
tion materially.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04
RUDOLPH

Mr.. and Mrs. Joe Grandshaw, spent
Sunday in Biron the guests of rela-
tiyes.
N. G. Ratelle was a business call
er in your city Thursday.
Mrs. Deyo of Port Edwards was
here on business Friday.
Mrs. Fred Piltz and Tessie Yetter
were shopping in your city last Thurs
day.
Mr.. and Mrs Eli Crotteau re ,urred
to their home in Marshfield last
Thursday. They were called here
by the death of the formers father.
We just received news of the birth
of a pound baby girl, Feb. 25 to
Mr.. and Mrs. Will Fogarty in st. Paul
Mimi. She viii be remembered as
Miss Orabell PASSING.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herman Gouchee of
your city were visitors here on Sun
day
N G. Ratelle departed Sunday even
ing for Delevan, Wis, on business.
Mrs. Eugene Marsceau is very sick
at present.
Nose Sharkey is reported quite sicl
Herman Redlich went to Scofield
Sunday to look for a house SO as
to move his family there.
Chas. belong spent Sunday in
Tomahawk.
LEFT over from last week.
1t is with saddened hearts that we
chronicle the death of an old respect
ed citizen who passed away Sunday
afternoon at 2 O'Clock Feb. 2lst sur
rounded by his wife and only three OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

Mrs. Nettie Roach Carpenter, editor
and proprietor of the Waupaca Record,
was in the city Friday guest of Mrs.
Clarice Arpin and family. 1t will be
remem oered that Mrs. Carpenter was
born IN this city and spent her girl
hood here when her parents owned
and conducted the leading hotel
in this city known as the Roach House.
She was one of s children and very
happy family they were until their
father died and later the hotel burned
and then Mrs. Roach moved with her
family to Omaha where most of the
family still reside. Mrs. Carpenter
loves to come here and look over the
scenes of her childhood which are
rapidly passing away. The old Roach
House stood on point between the
present residences of D. j. Arpin and
Mrs. Clarice Arpin, where she was en-
tertained during her short stay in the
city. Her family moved away about
26 years ago, and she said while walk
ing from the Wisconsin Central sta
tion on the west side to the Arpin
residence on the east side she met only
two persons that she recognized and
knew aud they were E. t. Bodette,
the shoemaker, and A. L. Fontaine.
We mention this to show how our
population is changing. Mrs. Car
penter has warm placein her heart
for the place of her birth and says she
will forgive US even though we get the
through main line of the Wisconsin
Central even though she would greatly
regret to lose it at Waupaca. This
Office acknow lodges fraternal call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

Monday evening a jolly crowd of
people went down to Nekoosa to the
James Nash home and surprised
them. They took their dinner with
them and taking possession of the
Nash home served a six o'clock din
ner. After dinner the evening was
spent in card playin. After a very
pleasant time they departed for their
homes in this city. Those present
were, Messrs. and Mesdames M. G..
Braham, E. w. Ellis, E. M. Pease,
VIM. Kellogg, l.. E. Nash, G. o. Bah
cock, J. H. Wright, and Miss Caroline
Garrison and Mr. Guy Wood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

There is no reasonable excuse for
like it. If you have no word of COM
mendation to say for your town or her
people. emigrate. You won't stop the
clock by going away. The dogs will
play the same and the bright sunshine,
pure air and sparkling water will have
the same health giving properties.
Speak good word for your ueighboIs
if you can. If you cannot, don't ever
lastingly enlarge on their faults. If
you have become thoroughly dis
gruntled, move away; go where things
will suit you. You won't be missed
very much.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

Mrs. George r. Gardner recently
elected Worthy Grand Matron, O. E
S. for the state of Wisconsin, was
given cordial greeting, and the
"Grand Honors" at the regular meet
ing of the local order at the Masonic
lodge rooms Wednesday night. 1t is
planned by the Rainbow Chapter to
further recognize the honor conferred
upon Mrs. Gardner in the near future
by giving her reception, when
Marshfeld and Stevens Point chapters
will probably be invited and also will
hope to have many of the Grand
Officers present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-03-04

John Christman of Portland, Maine
a corporal in the LIST artillery Corps
U. S. Regulars stationed there, who
came here several weeks ago to at.
tend the funeral of his father, Peter
Christman, departed for Portland a.
gain Monday.
Alfred Seidenspinner, bookkeeper
for Oberbeck Bros, Mfg. Co., has re-
signed his position with the above
firm to take effect April 1st, and ac-
cepted a position as secretary and
treasurer of the Wisconsin Cabinet
Co, of Fond du Lac, Wis.
OPHELIA:
Gold Medal Flour is nourishing.
kEZIAh.