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The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

wasn't there It didn't take me long to fix clipped beef and an omelet-"
 Never mind. They were just about I'll wait on you"
 T want some money. Let me see. 1 owe Mrs. Smyth for three yards of lace at 26 cents-or was it 26h cents a yard? I just hate fractions, don't you? And l owe Mrs. Rose-she paid for a c. o. D. package from Mar tins"
 Make out a check and I'll give you the money"
 But l want to write the checks to them. It's easier to keep the accounts so. my husband says"
 Better make out a check to your. self and draw money for both"
 What right have I to pay myself for their money? l don't think that would be honest. I'm sure they wouldn't consider it paid. I'll let them wait and just get the money that l want myself Let me see. A pair of shoes-thats five dollars-and some crochet cotton. What will that cost, do you think?"
 Cant tell still, maybe"
 Why, doesn't Mrs. Cole crochet! I'll show her my lovely new stitch"
 Sorry I cant wait, Mrs. Arling. Just come in the morning. Pm going to close the bank"
 "Of course, MT. Cole, if you don't wish to give me my own money. My husband told me I could get it any time. Still, I suppose the interest on it does amount to something to you. I shall transfer my account to a larger bank. These small banks are closed most of the time anyway Good-day."
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

tant when Arling asked her to sign coal receipt or any other mysterious document.
 You may have a bank account, my dear, if you want one" said Airing holding her chin up to look into hel eyes. Perhaps it will help you tc keep your accounts straight. It is easy to know what you pay out II that way. I'll open an account foi you in Mr Coles bank, near home.
 But 1 won't know what to do un less you show me.
 MT. Cole knows you. Just tell him what you want and he'll fix it up fol you"
 So the bank account came into ex istence.
 Well. how does the bank account go?" asked Arling of his wife a few weeks after.
 Tt doesn't go at all" she lamented q called Saturday afternoon and "Of course, the bank was closed" q tried again yesterday
 Another legal holiday. An election day"
 "So, whie you were away borrowed some money from Mrs. Smyth and Mrs. Rose and I'm all mixed up" Just write them some checks"
 q did and the checks were re turned. Here they are"
 Why, you forgot to sign them!"
 Did l? I'll go to the bank to-mor row and fix things-if it isn't some holiday or other"
 The next afternoon Mrs. Arling went into the bank. Banker Cole looked surprised.
 "Why, Mrs Airing" he began.
 You look as if I didn't have any money here," protested she.
 Tt isn't that Banking hours arc from nine to three"
 Well, I'm sure it's after nine"
 And after three, also"
 "Oh, it cant be. I've just go through lunch!"
 That ought to be conclusive, bu it isn't. It's ten minutes after bank ing hours"
 Surely you are mistaken, for l haC only simple lunch and my husband
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
Local--Pe1sonal

Hulls for sale. w. l.. ROBINS, phone 162. I45-ti
 Charley Jones has returned from Little Rock.
 Dan Tucker wenr to Lit' e Rock this morning.
 J. B. Higgins is spending today in Little Rock
 J. J. Livingston has re'rrned from Morrilton.
 L. M. Dickens is here ,oday from Greenbrier.
 Heniy Frauenthal has returned from Little Rock.
 Miss Nellie Randell IS visiting Little Rock friends.
 Mrs. E. F. Edwards j. vlstdng Little Rock friends.
 H. H. Beekmar was here from Gleason this morning,
 Judge w. B. Wilson has gone on a business trip to Atlanta, Kans.
 l. s Dunaway IS here to spend today and tomorrow with his farn- fly.
 w. M. Harrell and sol. !, Wallace, have returned iram Heber.
 MT. and Mrs. John Harvil a nd children are spending today in this city
 WANTED-Board ln private fa ily. Address this office or pho ne No. Io3.
 Soda pop delivered to any part of city. Faulkner Go. Bottling Co Phone 259.
 A son was born last night to Mi. and Mrs. D. T. Crye, who live north Of this city.
 Pres. s. Anderson of Hendrlx College, left this morning for H zen and will preach at the Metho- dist church at that place tomor- row.
 Beginning Aug. 9, can deliver the Commercial Appeal at 10 a. n. 2t w. C. Freeman.
 Fine residence and three lots on Front street near Hendrix College for sale or rent. J. C. Clark. dwtf
 Miss Fanny Hilliard has re turned from a visit with her sister, Mrs. w. F. Knowlton, in Little Rock.
 Mrs. M J. Maddox left this morning for visit with her daugh- ter, Mrs. J. P. Wilbanks, at Plum erville.
 F.. G. Major returned this morn ing from Siloam Springs, where he has been spending month with relatives.
 The residence of s G Smith on Caldwell street is being hand somely painted this week. H. w. Hoover is doing the work.
 MT. and Mrs. Sam Boyd of Les lie are in Conway looking over the city with d view to locating. Their son attended Herdrix Col lege last year and they are well pleased with Conway. Old papers for sale here.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

Three months ago when Govern- or Donaghey was urging the legis lature to pass bill appropriating a contingent fund out of which to pay Caldwell & Drake should they be awarded any judgment, the op position papers said he was in league with them to rob the state. Now the same papers are saying he is unjustly depriving them of their rights.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
HOME NEWS
OF INTEREST To EVERYONE IN CONWAY

In every newspaper ill the coun try you will read the statements made by people living ill out ot- thc-way places who are supposed to have been cured or derived great benefit from some wonderful rem edy or "cure all. :" But here in Conway we only publish state ments made by Conway people the testimony of your friends, nc;gh. bors and ellow-townsmen.
 J. R. Duke, College Ave, Con- way Ark, says; T have never known of a remedy of such great merit as Doan's Kidney Pills. I was victim of kidney disease and the kidney secretions caused me much annoyance, being profuse at times and then again sCanty. The misery endured from my back is almost indescribable. I was some times drawn double by the pain My strength left me and l despair ed of ever getting any better. Doan's Kidney Pills were finally brought to my attention and though I had little faith in their curative power, l decided to give them a trial as last resort. Two months alter beginning their use I was as we'll as ever before in my life. /"
 For sale by all dealers. Price 50 cents.
 Foster-Milburn Co.,, Buffalo, New York, sole agents for the United States.
 Remember the name-Doan' s and take no other.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
WONDER OF WONDERS.

A young man writing to his sweetheart started his letter this way:
 Dear Mabel--As this is Sunday, and l had nothing else to do, l thought l would write to you."
 He wondered why he never heard from her again.-Judge.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
SUM M ON ED.

"Come over and see me-"
 "Sorry, old man, but I have an engagement with my tailor in 20 minutes"
 Gee! but you're getting swell Couldn't break such an important date, eh ?"
 "No. The date is in the court room"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

The Perryville News confidently states that the ''man who opposes Governor Donaghey for a second term will lose out" The same paper advises Congressman Chas. c. Reid not to run for Governor but to run for another term n congress.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
NEW TEACHER
 IS ELECTED

Little Rock, Aug 7.-Speciai.- The State Normal Board of Trus- tees this afternoon elected Prof C.. C. Denny of Berryville, Ark, 10 the chair of pedagogy in the Nor nal School.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
CAN'T SEE OUT.

"Maud doesn't notice things as much as she used to-"
 'What's the matter with her, any way?"
 Haven't you seen the hat she is wearing ?"-Birmingham Age-Her- aid.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

The lower house revised the tariff upward and when t1e senate boosted still higher Taft regards 1t a great victory to get back the house rates.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
GOOD SYSTEM.

"My wife and I never argue-we get along beautifully"
 ''How do you work it?"
 "When anything's wrong, I al- ways figure that it's my fault, and shs never disagrees with me"
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

Tn many sections of the county conditions have been very disap pointing, but Faulkner is not go- ing to make crop failure. She's not built that way.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

Rev. w. F. Dallas returned last night from Pope county and left this morning for his home at Vi lona where he will spend a few days with his family. Rev. Dallas has held two meetings in that county during the past month and reports they were very successful.
 Meet me at the Air Dome" tonight.
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07
Her Bank Account

RS. ARLING didn' [ know much about business, but she never admired her husband m pr e than when he was writing her a check. It seemed such a pleasant way to pay a debt.
 T wish l could write some," she said one day, wist- fully.
 She had always felt. very impor-
The log cabin Democrat., 1909-08-07

Every little shower helps.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
MUiR--MlLLER WEDDING

Archie Muir. Sr, one Of the Big
Store proprietors, and Mrs. Hesper
Miller were married at four O'Clock
Wednesday afternoon in the f. c.
Wood cottage on Wood street. where
they will reside. Rev.J, A. Meats per
formed the ceremony in the presence
of Miss Mollie Muir, daughter of the
groom, and Miss May Miller, daughter
of the bride. Mr.. Muir has been in
Hancock only a few months, but
during that time has by kindly man
ner and honorable methods won the
confidence of our people Mrs. Miller
has for several years conducted the
central telephone office here, and is
an industrious lady respected by all.
The News joins in extending best
wishes for the worthy coupie.-Han-
cock News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
DR.. FREDERICK A. COOK

DR.. Cook, discoverer of the North
Pole, and his wife, We're given a
warm welcome in Milwaukee Sunday
morning, when about 1000 cheering
Milwaukeeans, greeted them at the c.
M. & st. P. Union Station in that
city.
After the introductions to the mem
bers of the reception committee by
Mr.. Becker, the explorer and his wife
were escorted through the east gate
and past the east end of the union
depot to a waiting automobile, the pc
lice holding the crowds i'm check,
while hats and handkerchiefs were
waved in the air and cries of encour-
agement for the doctor and of ap-
probation of his achievement were
heard on every side.
He walked from the train to the
automobile with bis hat in his hand,
bowing modestly from time to time
in responce to cheers, and when the
automobile moved up Third street
toward Grand avenue he gave part
ing salute to the crowd by waving
his hat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
AN EVENING WITH CARDS

A pleasant gathering of young
people AT the .hOme of Mr.. and Mrs.
Otto r. Roenius on Fifth st. South
spent very enjoyable evening play
ing progressive whist. 1t was one Of
the many pleasant gatherings OF which
Mr. and Mrs. RoeniuS are able con-
ductors. After a goodly number of
games had been played, light refresh
ments were served and the winners
of the games announced, Mrs.
Howard Crotteau had the honor of
carrying off the ladies favor while
Oscar E. Uehling had the honor of
capturing the gentleman's favor.
When the refreshments were over
the company assembled about the
piano and good music and singing was
INDUCED in. The time to leave came
too soon but the company were un-
unanimous in the agreement that
another pleasant evening had passed
and thanked their host and hostess for
their entertainment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
CENSUS
CLERICAL FORCE
Civil Service Commission Wants
Western People to Apply.

WASHINGTON, D. C. Oct. A.
The U. S. Civil Service Commission
announces that a very small proper
tion of the applications thus fairfield
for the examination to be held on
October 23rd next for positions in
the Census Bureau, are from the re-
sidenGs of the more distant States.
AS the Census Act provides for the
appOrtiOnment of appointments a
mong the States and Territories in
accordance with the law of appor-
tionment, the Commission calls at
tention to the fact that present in
dications are that these distant
States will probably fail to receive
their full share of the appointments,
unless more residents of such States
apply for the examination.
1t is expected that about three
thousand appointments will be made
from the examination which is sched-
uled to be held on October 23rd, 1909
in all the States and Territories.
These appointments will be for terms
of six months to two years, and will
average about one year in length.
The entrance salary will be $500 per
annum, and promotion to at least
5000 per annum will be reasonably
rapid for those who render satisfac-
tory service.
Under the census law selections
from the eligible register will be made
in the order of rating and in accor-
dance with the law of apportionment,
so that all persons will have an equal
chance of appointment.
Applicants must be between the
age of 10 and so years, except that
persons hOnOrably discharged from
the military and naval service, by rea
son of disability resulting from
wounds or sickness incurred in this
line of duty, may be examined with
out regard to age, and except that
boys who have reached the age of Is
years and have not reached the age
of Is years, will be permitted to take
the examination, and if they pass,
will be eligible for appointments as,
messenger boys only.
1t is understood that the Census
Bureau will make some appointments
from this examination about January
1, 1910. but the majority of such ap-
pointments will be made between Ap-
ril and August, 1910.
Application forms and further in
formation may be obtained by ad-
dressing the U. S. Civil Service Com
mission, Washington, D. c., the Bu-
reau of the Census, Washington, D. G.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
GRAND RAPIDS DE-
FEATED BY OSHKOSH

The game between Grand Rapids
and Oshkosh, at Oshkosh, Saturday
resulted in a score of seventeen to
six, the home boys being the losers.
The touchdown for Grand Rapids
was made in the first two minutes
of play by Berg who went through
tackle for sixty yard run to the
goal. Buff Natwick kicked goal and
made the score six to 0. No more
touch-downs were made by Grand
Rapids and during the rest of the
game Oshkosh ran their score UP to
seventeen. The strong Oshkosh
team greatly out-weighed the home
team, and it was with their superior
weight that the game was won.
Grand Rapids played with their US
ual Quickness and brain-work and are
not putting forth a great deal of COM
plaint; just calling 1T piece OF
tough luck.
The home team will play Waupaca
at Waupaca next Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
Bic TIMBER
land DEAL
MeIIen Lumber Company Buys
LARGE interests.

ASHLAND, Wis, Oct. S.-Advioes
from Glidden today to the effect that
deal has been consumated whereby
the Mellen Lumber company has TAX
en- up all of the interests of the
Glidden Veneer company and the
Shanagolden Lumber company.
All of the vast tracts of tim
Der owned by these two companies,
together with logging railroads and
the sawmill of the Glidden Veneer
company, are included in the deal,
and under the arrangements that
have been made this means the clos
ing down of the Shanagolden works
and the Glidden Veneer company.
The Mellen Lumber company is a
new corporation formed last winter
by Messrs. John Joyce, G. F. Latimer
and L. K. Baker Of this city, H. |.
Latimer and George E. Foster of
Mellen, and others from Wausau,
Grand Rapids, Chicago and Michi-
gan. The capital stock of the Mel
len Lumber company was first fixed
at $450,000, but with this new deal
the capital stock is to be increased
from this amount to $1,000,000, and
a large number of prominent lumber
men in the northwest have gone in
to the new company.
The land owned by the Glidden We
neer company and the Shanagolden
Lumber company amounts to 10000
acres, so that this deal is one of
the largest ever consummated in this
county and it will give the Mellen
Lumber company the ownership of
upward of 100, 900 acres of land.
This land owned by the Glidden
and Shanagolden companies is well
covered with hemlock and hardwood,
and the Mellen Lumber company in
the taking over of these lands has
closed a deal to sell all of the hem
lock tracts to the Nekoosa and Grand
Rapids paper mills, while all of the
hardwood will be shipped to Paine
Brothers Of Oshkosh.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
APPLETON CONVENTION
WELL ATTENDED

Nearly 800 ministers and delegates
attended the Seventy First Annual
Convention of the Wisconsin Congre-
gational Association, held at Apple
ton on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thurs
day of the past week. The convention
closed with brotherhood banquet,
at which 150'men were present among
whom were Frank j. Wood, Guy
Wood and Rev Fred Staff of Grand
Rapids. Senator Whitehead of James
vile, MIR. J. NJ, Holley of La Crosse
and Prof. RoSebush of Lawrence Col
lege, were among the after dinner
speakers. Geo. w. Mead of Grand
Rapids was elected treasurer and Guy
Wood one of the directors of the new
ly organized State Brotherhood.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
AN INSTITUTE
FOR EDUCATING
The Northwest Collegiate Insti-
tute, at Sherry, Wis.,, a Good
Place for Young Men and
Women to Seek an Educa-
ti0n. 8

This institution was opened Sep
tember, 1906. 1t is incorporated un-
der the laws of the state and under
the direction of a Board of TrusteeS
Its special purpose is to make pos
slble an education for young people
of limited means under the best in.
fluences. 1.
The plan to accomplish this pur>
pose includes: Thorough academic.
courses in the ordinary branches with
Two years equal to seventh and eighth
grade to accommodate such as have
not been able to attend school at the
usual age, daily systematic Bible
study with wholesome Home Life and
Self-help Department.
The institution therefore aims to
give as thorough classical, scientific,
literary and musical courses as Of
tered in the best preparatory schools
under the most competent teachers
and at the same time has the daily
Bible study with the Christian Home
Life and Self-help Department
The locat on lis consi-e -e-ed unusually
good, being in small village away
from city distractions with a moral
Influence above the average. Almost
half way between Chicago and the
Twin Cities. Thus in a position to
reach out in all directions to full.
fill its purpose in meeting the need.
1t is very inexpensive, the nominal
charge for the school year, including
room, board and tuition being 1925.
Those unable to pay this amount
In cash, pay whatthey can in cash
and the balance in work. Some un-
able to pay any in cash are willing
to pay all they can in work during
the school year and if necessary
arrange with the institution to re.
main during the summer vacation to
pay the balance. Occasionly those
who admire such pluck and perse-
verance and are i'm a position to help,
take pleasure in helping with scholar
ship such individuals.
The splendid 50O-acre farm on
which the school is located, is the
basis of the self-help department.
On this farm, around the buildings
and in the dairy department, the boys
assist in the work and the young
women in the general household work
The management desire to make
the institution self-supporting, this
will be hastened as all the neces-
sary equipment is furnished.
Here is an opportunity to in
vest money in supplying the neces-
sary machinery for this institution
where the worthy youth, irrespec-
tive of creed or class, is helped and
Christian character developed.
Contributions may be sent to the
Treasurer,
FRANK w. PARKS,
Sherry, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
ATTENDANCE
RECORD BROKEN
The Attendance at La Crosse
to the Wisconsin Anti-Tuber
culosis Meeting Broke all
Records of Previous Gather
ings.

All attendance records of the Ed
ucational Exhibit of the Wisconsin
Anti-Tuberculosis Association were
broken in Lacrosse last week. Nearly
$4,000 people viewed the Exhibit and
heard the illustrated lectures.
While the Fair perhaps contribut-
ed a large number of visitors who
might not otherwise have been pres
ent the attendance at the Star Lee
ture of Professor Ravene1 was di-
minished by the carnival which was
being held at the same time. Under
ordinary circumstances and against
ordinary competition the Association
expects this great lecture feature
to crowd the largest auditoriums
which can be provided.
La Crosse in it's usual manner has
recognized an opportunity to make
good locally and to set records for
other cities. Population considered
this attendance has equalled and sur
passed that of any other city in the
country, possibly excepting the In
ternational Congress Exhibit at Wash
ington and New York. It is doubt
full if better showing has ever
been made elsewhere in the world.
Previous to that Milwaukee held
all the record with an attendance of
5000 in two weeks at the National
Exhibit held there in 1906.
The eyes of the executive officers
are now turned to Kenosha and Ra-
cine where it is expected that local
pride and enthusiasm will stimulate
these cities to an effort to surpass
the Lacrosse showing during the con
ing two weeks.
Wisconsin Anti-Tuberculosis Asso
citation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
GOVERNMENT
FARMS FOR ALL
Some Excellent Opportunities
Will be Found in the Projects
of the Northwest.

A golden opportunity awaits the
the West where large engineering
works of the Government are now
ready to supply water for irrigation.
The prospective homeseeker will
not be compelled to take a chance
in lottery, and if he acts with
promptness he will find a home on
his arrival.
Some of the best opportunities will
be found in the projects in the North
west where the soil, crops, and eli
mate are alike attractive to farm
ers who are accustomed to the con-
ditions of the upper Mississippi Val
ley and New England. Although
these projects are located in what
may be termed new country, the set
tier will not have to put up with j.
ISOLATION, nor will he be remote from
excellent transportation or educa-
tional facilities.
Oo lchptu LiIC CIoPlhCl1I vi tOliO
irrigated regions that the country
has more of a suburban than rural
appearance. The farms are 40 to
80 acres, and are so laid out that
from to Is farm houses line each
mile of the main highways, giving
plenty of neighbors and creating So
cial conditions which even today are
unknown in many older settled sec
tions of the East and Middle-West.
The healthfulness and charm of
these valleys, the abundant and GER
tain crops, the nearly ideal condi-
tions of social life and the assur-
ance of an independent living should
cause marked decline in the unde-
sirab1e efflux of our good citizens
to Canada The Reclamation Ser
vice at Washington, d. c., the bu-
reau which is promoting the work, is
endeavoring to acpuaint the public
with the manifold advantages OF our
irrigated West Inquiries addressed
to the Statistician will receive prompt
attention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-14
JOHN HORIZONS NEW HOME

The new Horton home on Third
avenue North is well under way, and
have the building ready for occupancy
by the first of January. Louis bred
Ter is doing the plastering and will
have the work done by the last of
the week. The house is wired for
electric lighting, and heat and water