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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
SUNDAY TRAIN SERVICE

The Green Bay & Western Co. in
augurated it's Sunday train service on
May 2. The train will leave Grand
Rapids as usual at a. m. and will
arrive at Green Bay at 1920 a. NJ.
Returning the train will leave Green
Bay at $40 p. m. and will arrive her
at $50 p. N. The round trip fare
will be $1.50. The round trip for
all intermediate points will be one
fare for the round trip with a mini
mum of so cents except between
points where the regular round trip
rate is less than so cents. These
tickets must be used on these Sun
day trains only and baggage will
not be handled.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

1t does not pay to advertise say
some merchants who have done but
little of it and that without keeping
it up. The incident of the boy and
the pump illustrates the matter very
WELL The boy wassent after a
pail of water. He pouredin the prim-
ing and poured out as much as he
poured in. Then he stopped to rest
and the printing ran down. After
some time of alternate pumping and
resting he concluded it did not pay
to pump and quitin disgust. The mer
chant who does not believe in adj
yertising does it like the boy did
the pumping. He advertised a few
weeks, then stopped a while and al
lowed the people to forget him and
his business before he advertised
again and then concluded advertising
didn't pay.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
A PITIFUl CASE
OF DESTlTUTi0N

We are sorry to chronicle the fact
that Sheriff Michael Griffin discov-
cred family residing in a house
back of the Grand Rapids Brewing
Company's plant, in which mother
and five children were found in the
most pitifully destitute condition i'm
aginable. The fact that their con-
ditiOn has not come to light before
this is certainly due to the fact
that the family were quite isolated,
living in house on the bank of the
river away from any other residents.
The Relief Committee had failed to
get any knowledge of this condition
until this week, and Immediately took
steps to provide for them. It is re-
ported that the house had but very
little furniture and that the five
children ranging from one to five
years of age were without shoes or
stockings and SO lightly clad that
they were unable to leave the house.
The mother too was barefoot and
scantily clad. The sheriff conveyed
the entire family to the Sheriff's
house in a hack, where they were all
clad with suitableclothing and other
wise made neat and comfortable.
Their condition was brought to the
attention of the County Judge, who
has decided to send the children to
the State School at Sparta, for care
and education. Themother then be-
ing unencumbered will be able to
make her own livelihood. The father
Frank Skinner, is away and it is
reported that he is addicted to the
cup. Therefore this neglect and des-
titution.
This family came here from Port
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
MADISON SUFFERS DAMAGE

Madison, Wis, April 29.-During a
heavy electrical storm this afternoon
a bolt struck the flagstaff of the
Park hotel, but did no damage
farther than giving the guests a bad
scare. At the same time electricity
was swapping about the electric wiz
ing in the old south wing of the cap
itol. The entire storm has been a
terrible one here and at five this
afternoon gas and electric lights were
burning all through the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
AN INTERESTING LECTURE

Miss Mary Collins of the San Te
Mission among the Sioux Indians de-
livered an interesting lecture at the
Congregational church Sunday even
ing. Her talk was largely on her ex-
periences among the Indians with
whom she has laboreG as Mission
airy under the w. H. M. U. for the
past thirty-four years. Her talk
showed that reading the Bible and
praying was only a very small part
of a missionary's work and that the
Indians after being converted had to
be taught how to live and provide
for the future. In their native con-
dition, no thought was had for the
tomorrow AS they became civilized
and Christianized, their first thought
is to help to enlighten others of
their race. Too little is known Of
the Indian and his needs, and Of
the missionary work among them.
We were glad of having this OPP
portunity of becoming more acquaint
ed with these people, and their
assist in furthering this work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
OBiTUARY
Carl Berg.

This morning we are again called
upon to chronicle the death of an old
settler. One by one the early pion-
GERS of Grand Rapids are being
summoned to their eternal resting
place.
Carl Berg, who has been resi-
dent of Grand Rapids since 1873
died at the home of his nephew,
VIM. Pribbinow, on the west side,
shortly after two o'clock Thursday
afternoon, age IS years. Deceased
was a native Of Germany and came
to this country and to Grand Rapids
in the year afore mentioned, where
he has ever since resided
He is survived by one son,
Albert Berg. of this city; his wife
having gone before some sixteen
years. The funeral services were
held Saturday afternoon from the
West Side German Lutheran church,
of which deceased was a member,
Rev. VIM. Nommensen, pastor, Of
ficiating. Interment was made in
Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Council Rooms, April %, 1905

council ROOInS, April 20, lSO9.
Council met pursuant to adjourn
ment, Mayor Pomainville presiding.
Present: Aldermen Bamberg, An
drew, Sampson, Renne, Ellis, Briere,
Painter, Roenius, Lukaseski, Gil
master, Jackson, Ristow, Rossier,
Nash, Payne and Jeffrey, 16.
On motion, the reading of the min
utes of the last regular meeting was
dispensed with.
Grand Rapids Street Railroad Com
pany was read. Full oral discussion
of the same was had by Messrs.
Neil Brown, d. D. Conway, B. R..
Goggins, L. M. Nash, F. J. Wood and
members of the Council
Motion made and carried that the
proposed franchise of the Grand Rap
ids Street Railroad Company, and
also the proposed franchise of the
Electric & Water Company be re
ferred to a committee, to include
the City Attorney, to be reported
upon at the next regular meeting of
the Common Council, the City At
the application of the Grand Rapids
Street Railroad Company, and upon
that of the Electric & Water Com
pany AS such committee, the Mayor
appointed the Board of Public Works
to act with the City Attorney.
There was presented the petition
of James Dalzin, ct al. for the open
ing up and improving ofthat part of
High Street in the city lying be-
tween Ninth and Tenth Avenues, and,
on motion, the same was referred to
the Street Committee.
There was presented by the Taylor
& Scott Company a proposed plat of
Cloverdale Third Addition to the City
of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, together
with their petition that the same be
approved and, on motion, the plat
and petition were referred to the
City Attorney and the Street Commit
tee
There was presented the bill of
V. D. Simons for 1896, for alleged
illegal taxes on automobile and, on
motion, the same was referred to
the City Attorney.
Mayor Pomainville announced the
appointments of J. T. Welch, as Chief
of Police, and of John Garrihee and
J. D. Gibson, as policemen.
On motion, by the following vote,
the Clerk calling the roll, the ap-
pointments were approved. Ayes: AL
dermen Bamberg, Andrew, Sampson,
Renne, Ellis, Briere, Painter, Ro-
enius, Gilmaster, Jackson, Ristow,
Rossier, and Nash, IS. Nayes: AL
dermen Lukaseski, Payne and JEFF
frey.
On motion the Council adjourned.
G. E. Boles, F. Pomainville,
Clerk Mayor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
JULIAN WEIGH APPOINTED
CHIEF OF POLICE

At the last meeting of the Common
Council, the Mayor, Dr. F. x. Po-
mainvi1le announced the following
appointments:
Chief of Police-Julian T. WEIGH.
Policeman, East Side-John CARR
hee.
Police man, West Side-James Glib
son.
Night Police, East Side-Julian T.
Welch.
Night Police, West Side-William
Berg.
We understand that Herman Smith,
the present Night Police of the East
Side, rendered his resignation to
take effect May LIST. Just why Mr..
Smith resigned, we are not ad-
vised, but his successor, Julian T.
WEIGH, ex-sheriff, is excellently quail
flied to fill this vacancy If his
record as Chief of Police is as ex-
cellent as his record as sheriff, the
city of Grand Rapids will have no
regret over this appointment His
addition to the already efficient po-
lice force will have a tendency to
strengthen the service. The past
service has been excellent and Mr..
Welch's appointment will add to
it.
A first-class police force is of
great value to any city and can east
ly save to the citizens of this city,
more than the expense necessary to
pay their salaries.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
SUBSCRIPTION ST. A YEAR In ADVANCE
Thursday, May 6, 1909
If there is one thing in WIFI

If there is one thing in which
churches as arule, need to be more
careful, it is the matter of preach
ers' salaries With an Indifference
and an insensibility which we can
not understand many churches seem
to think that a contract between
themselves and the minister is no
contract at all. They promise him
a definite salary then pay him what
ever is convenient. The gas man,
the coal man and even the sexton
must be paid, but the debt owing
the minister is looked upon as alto
gether righteous and proper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

Leaves have their time to fail,
And flowers TO wiIher at the north
winds breath;
And stars to set; but all
Thou hast all seasons for thine own
Death
1.-THE friends who leave us, do not
feel the pain of parting as we, who
stay behind lamenting day by day.
Knowing that when we awake upon
the morrow we shall not find in it's
old accustomed place, the one faml1-
lar face" In the death of our old
friend and neighbor, Lucian Berard
we are reminded of the uncertainty
yesterday that he was on our streets
conversing with his friends and to-
DAY we mourn his demise. Mr.. Ber-
ard was confined to the house but
the third time with paralysis from
which he never rallied. He passed
away Thursday morning at nine
o'clock.
Lucian Berard was born in lower
Canada at st. Bartholomew on the
Oath of June 1S48, and was almost
sixty-one years of age. He came to
Grand Rapids with his parents in
1868 and has resided here ever since.
Onthe ninteenth day of August, 1874
he was united in marriage to Miss
Ada Howe, who survives him. From
this union, eight children were born,
five boys, Lucian, George, Alfred,
Wilbur and Curtis; and three girls,
Lillian, Jennie and Lucille, all living.
He also leaves his mother, MRS.
Lucian Berard of New Rome, and
the following brothers and sisters:
John Berard of Wausau, Peter Ber-
ard of Seattle, Charles Berard of
Prentice, DR.. Henry Berard of Chi
cago, Joseph B. and Felix Berard of
New Rome, Mrs. Emma Moran of
Tomahawk, Mrs. Flora Mcdonald Of
this city and Mrs Adeline Wakely
of Saratoga.
He was member of the Catholic
church and a member of the order of
Catholic Knights Through life he
followed the trade of carpenter. He
was industrious, a good workman
and loved the association of his wife
and family, and was a good husband
and father.
The funeral service took place
Monday morning at 10 o'clock at the
S. S. Peter and PauTs Catholic
church, Father Reding officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
CENTRALlA HARDWARE co.
GETS CONTRACT

Among a dozen or more bidders
for the contract of heating and
plumbing in the new Wood County
National Bank building, the Cen
tralia Hardware Co. were successful
getting the contract from the fact
that they were the lowest bidder.
The contract was let Friday and this
was in competition with many firms
from this section OF the state. We
are pleased to note the fact that
our home people are able to COM
pete with outside concerns in OBJ
tanning contracts that rightfully be-
long to home concerns.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
GIVE STREET RAILWAY FRAN
CHISE CAREFUL CONSID-
ERATION.

The question of a Street Railway
Franchise is now in the hands of the
Board of Public Works. We hope
they will give it careful considera-
ton. There is no need of rushing
things and then regret your actions
afterward. A street railway is an
important Industry for this city. We
want it, yet the city has a future
to look after and they must guard
every interest we'll Expensive 1iti-
CATION has developed from too hasty
actions in granting franchises. Better
delay your action than to act hastily
and unwisely. We suggest that the
Board publish the franchise they will
recommend for passage that the
people may digest it and discuss it
to pass it. The rebuilding of the
present bridge, or a new bridge,
should be given consideration in con
nection with this franchise if it
can be done. We favor what will be
for the best good of the city as a
whole, without any selfish interest
we might have personally. 1t is
unreasonable and unfair to be wholly
selfish in solving questions that mean
a great deal for the future good of
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
BABIES BURNED ON FARM

Lone Rock, Wis, April 30.-The
discovery OF the bodies Of two in
fants buried on the farm of Levi
Raybuck, two miles east of this city,
has resulted in the arrest Of Ray
buck, his daughter, Mary Raybuck
and a woman known as Mrs. Mabel
Van Winten, who has made her home
with the Raybucks for the past year.
been charged with murder and have
been bound over for trial at the
next term of court.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

We presume that some people
think newspaper men are persistent
dunners. Let a farmer place himself
in similar position and see if he
would not do thesame. Suppose that
he raises a thousand bushels of corn,
and his neighbor should come and
buy, and the price was one dollar or
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

LUCAS COUNTY. 80
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm of F. j. Cheney C
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and state aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day of December, A. D
1885,
A. W. GLEASON,
(Seal.) NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Send for testimonials
free.
F. CHENEY 6 Co., Toledo, o
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

Rudolph died at her home Wednes-
day morning, April %, aged Il years,
IL months
The funeral services took place
Friday morning from the residence
IN the town of Rudolph, FIR. Van
Sever officiating. and the remains
laid at rest in the village GENE
terry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
BOTH RE-CAPTURED AND
NOW IN WAUPUN

Abraham Karratsky, who was ar
rested here for murder in March,
1905. and sentenced to State Prison
for life at Waupun the following June
was one of the men who was trans
ferred with the negro, Hunter, to
the Insane Asylum at Oshkosh re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

John Compton of Chicago, who is
with the firm of F. E. Compton &
Co., Publishers, was in the city over
Sunday and Monday the guest of his
sister, Mrs. w. T. Jones, and family.
He called upon his many old time
school friends and chums whom he
has not seen for several years. He
notes the many favorable changes in
his native city which was very pleas
ing to him. He left Tuesday for
Stevens Point on business. John
reports his brothers, Charles and
Frank doing nicely and his sisters
both we'll and prospecting in Boston.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

Gently, then escaped. They were
re-captured and returned to Waupun,
where they will probably remain to
serve their time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
LOOK into THE HISTORY

OF the large business houses you
know Of. You will find that in
nearly every case the beginning.
was made by men who at first
had small capital. The money
to start with was saved from
very moderate incomes until
they were prepared to take adj
vantage of a gold opportunity.
The Savings Bank furnishes
about the only real practical
way to save.
Ask us about it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

age County and have not been here
long enough to gain a residence and
the expense of caring for them and
their transportation to Sparta, will
be charged to Portage County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

Ask your doctor, ''What is the first great
rule of health ?" Nine doctors out of
ten will quickly reply, " Keep the bowels
regular" Then ask him another ques-
ton, s'What do you think of Ayers
Pills for constipation?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06

Mrs, Delied Morrow
Mrs. Delied Morrow Of the town ot
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-05-06
Lucian Berard.

Leaves have their time TO fall,
And flowers TO wiIher at the north
winds breath:
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-29
AGED WOODWORKER
ENDS ACTIVE LIFE
Oldest EmpIoye OF Gaar, Scott
& Company Died Yester-
day Afternoon.
WAS NATIVE OF ENGLAND
WAS NATIVE OF ENGLAND
DECEASED WAS THE OLDEST
MEMBER OF WEBB LODGE AND
WAS VERY PoPULAR-eEDFA
SEVERAL MONTHS.

William Hutchins, aged 81. who. up
until the time of his retirement. two
years ago. was the Oldest employee
of Gaar. Scott & Company's factory.
and the oldest member Of Webb lodge
of Masons died at his home, 413 South
Thirteenth street, yesterday after
noon. Mr.. Hutchins was q native Of
England. He had been bedfast for
twenty-one months, death being due to
senilityy.
He Is survived by two daughters,
Mrs. Kate Stratton and Mrs. Sarah
Brunton. both Of this city. The funeral
service will be held at the house and
burial will be in Earlham cemetery.
Webb lodge of Masons will have
charge of the service
Moved to centerville.
Mr.. Hutchins was born in Chiches-
ter county, England, February 20,
1922. When ten years Of age his par
ents came to this country and located
in GAINESVILLE, Ohio They removed
to Centerville in 1913 and afterwards
he took up his residence in this city,
In 1863. He was employed at the
Gaar Scott & Company's factory for
thirty-five years, retiring from acAive
life when IS years OF age. He was
one Of the best wood turner's OF the
city.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-29
TRIED MURDER HER
Bomb Hurled at Automobile
Containing a Noted
Woman Suffragette.
HAD VERY NARROW ESCAPE

DesMoines, Ia, June 20.-Angered by
the bitter denunciation OF men and
their political methods, as utterei
from the lecture platform by Miss
Gertrude Won Petzgold, the noted Eng
fish suffragette, an effort was made
to intimidate IL not murder the advo-
cate Of woman's rights when small
bomb was hurled into an automobile
in which she was returning to her
home from meeting.
In the car were Mrs. James Berryh!ll
a leader Of Des Moines society who
recently advocated the cause Of wom-
ans suffrage. and DR.. Abel Fuchs.
professor Of German at the West high
school, also a believer in the cause.
Both were badly shaken by the ex-
plosion. and only by miracle es-
capped death.
The entire side and floor of the car
was blown to atoms and hole three
feet square was torn directly under
the chauffeur.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-29
A Thrilling Rescue.

How Bert r. Lean, of Cheny. Wash.
was saved from frightful death Is a
story to thrill the world. "a hard
cold" he writes, brought on a des-
perate lung trouble that baffled an ex-
pert doctor here. Then l paid $40 to
SIS visit to lung specialist in Spo-
kane, who did not help me. Then !
went to California. but without bene-
fit. At last I used DIR. Kings New
Discovery, which completely cured
me and now l am as well as ever.
For Lung Trouble, Bronchitis, Coughs
and Colds, Asthma, Group and Whoop-
ing Cough its supreme. SOC and $1.0O.
Trial bottle free. Guaranteed by A.
G. Luken & Co.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-29
Focus of Suns Rays Sets off
Big Windowtul Of Fireworks

Portland. Ind. June 29.-The hot
rays of the afternoon sun. focused by
a flaw In the large plate glass In the
front window Of the New Arcade Nov
city store. ON Meridian street. ct 8
O'Clock this afternoon set off . guam
tity OF explosives. including . large
number OF cannon crackers. skyroch>
cts and roman candles. The 4xplosion
exerting itself outward. broke the
large plate glass Of the window. A
large number Of fancy plates, hung I'm
the rear Of the window. saved the
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-29
Kidnapped!
Read The Red Dress =

A great detective story written
around q heart absorbing and
timely topic. the kidnapping Of 4
little boy. Luther Trant,
psychologist detective, brings
him back by the aid of the auto
matograph. The logic and grasp
of this story are indescribably
amazing and you will find it a
real fiction treat to read it.
More treats:
"Mr. Maystons CHanf eNyefte,
by Ellis Parker Butler, author Of
s'Pigs is Pigs" Mr.. Marston
buys an airship and hires a lady
like chauffeur to chauf it. The
things that happen make thirty
minutes Of the funniest reading
that has been printed in English
in thirty years.
An exceptional story, called
..zxs Wood Boz, by Gouvcrneur
Morris. The leading character
is one Of the most remarkably
interesting womenyou have ever
met in q story. Full Of life and
vigor and color, and the Wood
Box well, it was used to hide
Z Frenchman-and a romance.
Read it in
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-29

force Of tho explousoa mo- guon9 -
wardly. and prevented Lon. pog11G8
Of the stores entire Stock h -
rear ana . little to tAe EigAt q -
window, was . table mad Vilh -.
works. Had these ben stngoo1, -
fre department, which w0s od1lo4.
would have been compelled 70 - -
large hose. sntailtng the Inss q -
entire stock. Al e Wns, he 1oo0 N
not be large to either L d. InWDoo,
proprietor q the stare, q n. = ~
kins. who owns Tie buiIdlng. -
have insurance.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1909-06-29
MESSINA IS ABLAzt

Rome, June pa great fire is rag
Ing among the ruins OF Messina today,
threatening to destroy the rebuilt Sec
ton of the city. The fire started yes
terday and burned steadily through
the night in that section Of the city
which had been demolished by the
earthquake and the tidal wave. The
firemen were assisted by soldiers in
fighting back the flames from the re-
built section. The residents fled to
the open fields.