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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18
SARATOGA FARMER
COMMITS SUICIDE
Takes Dose of Arsenic While
Wife and Daughter are out
Doing Chores.

Carl Schultz a prosperous and "eH
70 do farmer residing in the town
Of Saratoga committed suicide short
~ before six O'Clock "Wednesday even
ing, February 10Th BY swallowing a
dose Of arsenic.
The deed of self-inflicted murder
was committed at his home We5nes-
day evening during the temporary
absence from the house of his wife
and Oldest daughter, a girl of fifteen,
who had gone out to the barn to
milk the cows and to do the regular
daily chores of feeding and taking
care Of the stock. On returning to
the house they found the husband
and father lying prone upon tie floor
and apparently Iifeless, with an en-
PITY Eiai from which he had taken
arsenic by his side Medical assist
ance was at once summoned, which
was of no avail however, as the
suicide never regained consciousness,
and died shortly after 11o'clock.
Tt is not known what caused him
to commit this rash act, Tor It
seems he was in comfortable ctroum-
stances and always enjoyed the best
Of health.
Mr.. Schultz was about 30 years and
nine months of age at the time Of
his death and is survived by a wife
and two daughters, aged Is and IL
years respectively.
The funeral services were held
Saturday at 10 o'clock from the
house and the remains hit to
this city for interment in Forest Hill
cemetery. Rev. c. A. Meileclle offic-
iating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18
OFFICERS ELECTED AT
N. E. WIS. TEACHERS ASSN.

The Northeastern Wisconsin Teach
ers' Association, which was in session
in this city on Friday and Saturday,
February II and13, elected the fol-
lowing officers for the ensuing year:
President, C. c. Parlin, Wausau;
vice-president, Miss Fitzgerald, Ste
vens Point Normal School; secretary,
William Tadven, Waupaca; treasurer,
A. B. Tarmulzee, Oshkosh; executive
committee, A. N. Oleson, Marinette;
E. l.. Luther, Ripon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18
SUNSHINE. EL0WEPG AND
VEGETABLES IN ARIZONA

From a letter received from Floyd
jenkins, who is clerking in a store
at Mesa, Arizona, written on Fe5ru-
ary 3rd, he says: 'tOur coolest wealth
er has been % above zero and tae
average has been about 55 above dur
ing the months of December ani jan
uary. This week the mercury was
close to so every day. We now have
every kind OF vegetables excepting
tomatoes and the finest oranges and
tangerines are delicacies not dream
ed of in the east. Floyd wishes to
be remembered to all of his friends
in Grand Rapids. His sister, Miss
Alta, is also at Mesa and is getting
along nicely.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18
To Kind Friends and Neighbors.

Mrs. Peter Christman and family
desire to express to their many
friends and neighbors their appre.
citation and thanks for the many kind
acts assistance and sweet sympathy
extended during the late illness of
Peter Christman and their bereave-
ment, attendant upon the death of
father and also of Michael Christ
man
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

I hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of county superinten-
dent Of schools of Wood county to
be voted on at the spring election
to be held on April 6, 1909. If elect
ed l promise to fill the duties Of the
office to the best of my ability.
Yours respectfully,
J. Herbert Snider.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18
WILL NOT "QUIBBLEe IF
STEPHENSON Is INNOCENT

IF Isaac Stephenson purges his
election Of every charge or suggest
ion of the corrupt use of money he
will receive the vote Of every Re-
publican member of the Wisconsin
legislature"
This states the position of the
friends Of Senator LaFollette. Their
attitude Of hostility is directed solely
against the corruption charge.
No attempt will be made to take
advantage of technicalities to pre-
vent Stephenson taking his seat.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18

F. w. Kruger, of the firm of Kru-
ger & Warner Co., clothiers, who has
been an inmate of ST. Vincent's Hos
pital, Green Bay, where he recently
underwent an operation for hernia
arrived home Thursday evening. Mr..
Kruger, although not well enough
to attend to business as yet is new
er-the-less convalescing very rapidly,
and we trust will soon be out en-
joying the best of health
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18

I 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 I prom
Use to continue my best efforts for
the advancement of education in the
seA.oGls.-of the-county. l $50
Robert Morris.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18

Mesdames Frank Herrick and Roy
Marsh Of Wausau were visitors in
our city Thursday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-02-18

WANTED:-A lady clerk at ]. T.
Schumacher
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12
DoniaI INN DurT

i ~ Z q - - = Il
Scoass Of Greet 'Bsuf Readers
Are LEARNING The Duty Of The
| Kidneys. -.
To filter the blood is the kid
neys' duty.
| When they fail to do this the
lkidaevs are sick.
Backache and many kidney ills
follow.
| Urinary trouble, diabetes.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure them
them all.
Great Bend people endorse our
Mrs. M. s. Ewalt, living at III!
Baker st., Great Bend, Kansas,
says: My back would pain me
20 much at time that it was
with difficulty that 1 could be
on my feet. That the trouble
was caused by kidneys, was evi-
dent as the kidney secretions
were very irregular and highly
|colored. l tried various rene
dies without any apparent relief,
until a few months ago when /
got q box Of Deans Kidney
Pills at the A. & Drug Co. They
made me feel like q new woman,
every woman In Great
Bend who has kidney complaint
would try Doan's Kidney Pills"
For sale by all dealers. Price
|50 cents. Foster. Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, New York, sole agents
;for the United States.
Remember the name-Doans
and take no other,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

W. B. Welch has been here
from Syracuse for a short Wis
it with friends and to look after
Some business matters here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12
Ant ~

panied BY his fsther-in.iaw. ar.
August Schroeder.
L. Parker vent to Great Reno
uMast Monday on bushes;
Mrs. Chas. Woodland was called
to Great Bend Tuesday because
of the illness of her father, Mr..
Crummsek, who is very sick
with pneumonia.
Lydia Haas went to Wichita
last Monday. ..r
Elsie Tullis is suffering with
a bad case of tonsilitis,
Glen Miller went to Pierce
vile last Monday, where he will
VISIT his parents for a flew DAYS.
few days.
Mrs. c. B. Haas went to Great
Bend las monday.
Mrs. Anna Wesley and child
""n spent Sunday with relatives.
John Andree went to Great
Bend Saturday.
Vim. Schroeder was shopping
in Great Bend Saturday.
Miss Mabel Hays came home
last Friday to spend Sunday Will
her parents.
Mrs. Adams and son George
went to Great Bend Saturday.
I'm. Starer and Rev. Dunlsp
were in Great Bend Saturday.
md Rev. AIKEN accompanied
them back. -. a..
Mr.. sn6 AFs. Parker enter.
tanned a number Of relatives IL
dinner Sunday. ~ $50.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marcenia wordel
ofunear Rush Center, are the
proud parents Of q fine baby
girl. which arrived last Monday.
Roy and Walter Hays went to
Bison last Wednesday.
VIM. Schroeder returned last
Monday, from Nebraska, where
no has been for some time.
Chas. Woolard came home Fri
day for a short visit with rela.
tives.
Mrs. VIM. Schroeder was a
visitor at Hoisington last Thurs
day.
Miss Ida Hays spent Sunday
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. G
F. Hays.
Miss Nellie Rhode returned
to her home in Dallas, Texas,
the first Of the week from here,
where she has been visiting with
relatives for some time.
Miss Cora Osborne spent Sunda,
"''h Misc Inca Paxson. .
DR.. Meckfescel was called to
Rush Center Sunday evening.
Ask Mr.. !. s. Winget what
makes him hold his head so high.
Mrs. u. Koochel is on the sick
list.
Little Elma Polzer was kicked
80" horse Tuesday evening but
was not seriously injuerd.
Mrs. v. Brada is still con-
fined tn her bed suffering with
rheumatism.
A. P. Catlett has moved to
Bison, where he has purchased a
place.
DR.. Haas was here from Elm
wood last Friday evening.
s. H. Hedrick was in from the
Eureka neighborhood Saturday.
Frank Gustin was down from
Galatia last week and purchased
a new REQ automobile.
Mrs. Vaniman returned to her
home at Hoisington last Friday
after a few days visit here
with her parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Gum,
left for their home at Culison Sat
urday after a visit here with
relatives and friends.
Miss Edna Thomas returned to
her home in Elllinwood last Fri
day after being at the st. Rose
hospital here for some time.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Russell came
over from Hoisington Hast Fri
day for a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. n. Russell Of South LIB
erty.
A. E. Foster and CLYDE Lori
NOR returned last Friday from a
land seeking expedition out in
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Leo Tarpy, Adolph Unruh and
doe Bowman, who are attending
school here, visited with home
folks at Pawnee Rock Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Mrs. 9. W. Compton went to
Larned Saturday for a short vic.
1t with relatives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Miss Clara Trester went to
Wmdham last Friday for a visit
with her sister, Miss Verna.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

One Of the best moves made
by our city dads for some time
was made Monday night when
the council decided to purchase
a double cylinder Chemical Fire
Engine. This is something our
city has needed for some time,
and the present council is to
be praised for the step which
they have AIKEN in this matter.
Fire protection is q mighty good
thing to haze, and Pawnee Rock
Is to be protected in q very
short time.-Pawnee Rock Her
aid
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

! z. L. Smith and j. c. Nc
Cncken were here from Ellin.
God last Thursday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Fortify now against the Grip
Tor it comes every season surel
Preventics-the little Candy Colo
Cure Tablets offer in this re-
spect q most certain and de-
pendable safeguard. -Preventics al
the "meeze stage" viii, as well,
also surely head off all common
colds. But promptness is an-im-
portant. Keep Preyentics in the
pocket or purse for instant use
Box Of 4S for Csc. Sold BY
Holmes, Druggist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

From the Leader.

8lnnUooo
From the Leader.
John Hayas has returned from
the Great Bend hospital and ID a
home eonvalescing,
Geo. LAngfield left for Kansas
City the first of the week with
several ears Of fancy steers.
Tony Dick and family of Mil
] waukee, Wis.,, arrived here Lass
week. They will make Elllnwoos
their home.
Lawrence Schrepel and fami-
ly arrived the first Of the week
from Alden and will make their
home on a farm near Ellinwood.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Basler of
hilton, Wis.,, were the guests Of
Martin Musil this week, while
enroute to 0jo Cafe lnta, New
Mexico.
Miss Emma Robe Of Great
Bend is the guest of relatives
in our city this week.
Miss Pearl Meacham Of Great
Bend was the guest Of Mrs. Jake
Hartmets Saturday.
R. B. Stevenson has severed
his connection with Fl. e. Turck
and will put in . jewelry repair
shop in the building recently
occupied BY Mn Eseda Grant
and will be ready 10 receive The
public about the middle Of
March. Later ON Mr.. Stevenson
|tzpects to put In On entire nns
|of jewelry. IT,.
ClakliA
from the CLARION.
Born to Mr.. and kn. Rem
mer Jansen, on Route 2, q baby
girl Friday, February rs, 1909.
E. R. Ruch last week sold the
northwest quarter Of section 13-
1913 To John Moos. The price
'aid was $500.
Fred Straub has purchased the
Hartman farm, consisting Of five
eighties. The price paid was
10000. This is one Of the best
farms in this part of the eoun-
try.
We understand that a deal has
been made whereby E. j. Ever
leigh becomes the owner of the
Bowman ranch in the Cheyenne
bottoms. iust south Of Redwing.
Hattie 0'Bleness had the mis-
ortune to fall pnd break her
''q. Just above the ankle, while
skating % ~ Bushton rink
last Friday afternoon.
We understand that the farm
ers north of town have organic
ed company and will build a
new telephone line into town
and install a new central office.
At the telephone meeting
~ district No. GA. Friday even
ing the following officers were
elected: Henry 0eser, president
R. Hitschman, treasurer; X.
Christian, secretary; Pete Mey-
ers, chairman. They will soon
begin to build the new line.
Mrs. Louie Feldman Of Chase
has bought from J. B. Freder-
lex the new house which he re-
Gently erected on his lots in
the north part Of town. The
price paid was $l40O. Mrs. Field.
will move here and occupy the
house.
Joe Casey was in Hutchinson
yesterday and signed a contract
to umpire for the Kansas State
League this season.The manage
ment of the League has made NJ
mistake in securing Joe's ser
vices, as he is well posted on the
rules Of the game and his de-
clsions are always just and right,
and he is an umpire that cannot
be bluffed.
W. F. Schwier the Iarned
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Brooker
were here from Hutchinson last
week for q visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. Charles Dodge and family.
Ms. q. Wentz and con left
last Friday morning for Trim.
dad, Colo. Mr.. Wentz also left
overland for that place the ssme
day and will make their home
there.
-. -. = cLs ~ D..
Silver Star Temple entertain.
ed about fifteen members Of the
larned Temple ct their meeting
last Friday night. Ssvenleand.
oates were shown through the
mysteries Of the order during
the evening. The local lodge
Is always glad to have. Larned
with them, and it seems that
the Larned Gtesrs are glad to
get an invitation from Pawnee
Rock lodge, as they always turn
out in goodly number. After
lodge was over, refreshments
were served and Q social time
had, after which the Larned @s-
tiers departed for their homes
thanking Silver Star Temple for
the way in which they were en-
tertained. T. II. Brewer was
POSTMASTER of the evening. -
awnee Rock Herald.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Will Dahrmann and daughter,
Matilda, Of the south side, left
Saturday morning ffor 0latbe,
where Matilda win attend school.
Mr.. Dahrmann viii 60 from there
to Kansas City and other points
in Missouri on . buinesi TIP.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Jesse Reese was here from Pa
ma, Ills, last Saturday visiting
with Capt. ]. F. Lewis and fami-
ly. Mr.. Reese is a brother OF
Prof. VIM. Reese, formerly princi
pal of the schools here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Ora Russell came
over from Hoisington Hast Fri
day for a visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. W. Fl. Russell Of South LIB
erty.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

A. E. Foster and CLYDE Lori
NOR returned last Friday from a
land seeking expedition out in
the southwestern part Of the
state.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Miss Edna Thomas returned to
her home in Elllinwood last Fri
day after being at the st. Rose
hospital here for some time.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

c. F. Bowman was here from
the Cheyenne Bottoms last Sat
urday. The Medbery ranch,
charge of for several years, was
solid last week TO E. ]. Eve
leigh.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

John Base, Of Dundee, was her.
last Saturday and purchased q
'Chalmers-Detroit" automobile
from James Pritchard, which is
one of the finest cars in this
part Of the country.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Frank Gustin was down from
Galatia last week and purchased
a new REQ automobile.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Mrs. Vaniman returned to her
home at Hoisington last Friday
after a few days visit here
with her parents.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Gum,
left for their home at Culison Sat
urday after a visit here with
relatives and friends.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

Henry Eberhardt was here
from Ellinwood last Friday Wis
iting with his wife who has
been taking treatment at the
hospital here.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

s. Fl. Hedrick was in from the
Eureka neighborhood Saturday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

DR.. Haas was here from Elm
wood last Friday evening.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

j. B. Prose, the Hoisington at
torney was hereon business last
Friday, and made pleasant call
at this office.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-03-12

]. ]. Smith and Oscar Harris
horn were visitors from the
Pawnee Rock neighborhood last
Friday.
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-29
Words Without Deeds

The following editorial taken from the Chicago
RecordHerad of Monday, January rs, simply gives
preston to the thought that naturally arises in the mind
of everyone who hears reads Tom Gilmore speech:
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-29
Lying About Taxes

articles concerning special taxes which, it is alleged
Birmingham, Ala, has been compelled to place upon
every business, profession and commodity make good
the losses sustained by their city through the closing
of their saloons.
Hardware and dry goods merchants doctors, lawyers,
underakers darymen and all classes had be assessed
very heavy special taxes according to this tale of
Taxes from the cradle to the grave the term used
to describe the awful conditions which prevail in
Birmingham, and all because of no-license
Some good newspapers swallowed these statements
being in every way trustworthy and many good people
plainly worried the matter
The Rev. Fred Thornburg, pastor of the Methodist
episcopal Church, in Knightstown, Ind, wrote the
mayor Of Birmingham, enclosing list of the special
taxes published and asking number of questions.
We print the full list of questions herewith and the
mayors reply that readers may judge for them
selves. Think of city the size of Birmingham taxing
people only 80 cents the $780, actual valuation.
License fees there 81 000 and yet taxes have
not increased since the saloons have closed Here
the questions and the mayors reply:
system in Birmingham result of prohibit
Answer-No Our scheme of taxation
made by low property tax rate the same
Is there increase in the license fee since prohibition
Avery few those small. Only such business
prohibition benefits.
the license 1909, preparation
to record higher fees than were 1902
there is an increase, why necessary?
he taken effect?
will only be equalize the
burden.
rate for Birmingham?
A.-$1 per 500 about 80 per cent valuation.
before prohibition went into effect or In 1907?
A.-Same.
you kindly the business of Birmng
continued back to the saloons?
A.-Divided, is everywhere.
saloons continuance
of prohibition?
A-No In Jefferson County.
Is crime decreased prohibition into effect?
A.-Yes.
increased?
A-Busness depressed here 1t is everywhere Pre-
sumably account of panic
Has option received we'll by people generally?
A.-Yes.
Has state prohibition the wish and will of the people
simply the arbitrary action of the Legislatures?
A-Sate prohibition passed by last Legislature
into effect January l., 1909
We wonder what the next wild and woolly falsehood
will be which the liquor interests will circulate.
ssThe saloon and drink are pre-eminent among the
agents that keep Catholics from and the
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-29

If my people, who are called by my name,
shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek
nv face and turn from their wicked ways;
then will hear from Heaven, and will forgive
their sin, and will heal their land.
2 Chron. TIA
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1909-01-29
THE ILLINOIS ISSUE

Words Without Deeds
The following editorial taken from the Chicag
aecord-Herald of Monday, January 25 simply gives e,
preston to the thought that naturally arises in the min
# everyone who hears reads Tom Gilmore speech:
Model Saloons; Two Pictures
The Mayor of Chicago has given expression to his
disgust at the efforts Of certain brewers agents to
prevent the closing of vicious, lawbreazing and low
Saloons and has asked why practice in such in
stances does not conform to the theories and excellent
annual resolutions Of the National Model License
League whose avowed object is the suppression of
dives that discredit the whole liquor trade and
popular agitation for prohibition where under
better conditions regulations would be deemed suf-
fcient.
That league has met at Louisville, and it's presi-
dent has again earnestly denounced the saloon that
encourages gambling and violates the law as an
"offense to modern thought and public decency
The same address advocated suspension of saloon
license for thirty days after the first conviction of
the proprietor his agent and cancellation of the
license with permanent exclusion from the traffic,
for second offense
These are admirable and highly creditable sug
gestions Certainly very great change for the bet
ter in the retail liquor trade would take place in
short time if the authorities, the lawabding saloon
keepers and their allies among the brewers and dis
tillers resolutely pursued the indicated policy.
But as matter Of fact, what happens, rule
when saloon is caught violating the law? II infu
ence and pressure brought to bear the mayor it
is to overlook the ofense and exercise clemency and
patience. One hears of no delegation to urge the
proper discipning of the notorious proprie
tors Of filthy and crime-breeding dives
The Model Saloon League should proceed from
word to deed and should anti-crime and anti
vice organizations to be started in the cities that are
still ''wet among the saoonkeepers and wholesale
dealers in spirits and intoxicants. AS long as the
word pictures are belied by the pictures from life
the hope of checking the prohibition movement will
remain illusory.
Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1909-03-04
POSTPONED N

The United State Civil Service
Commission that the fire
~man-labOrer examination for the Gus
todian Service at Carson City, Me-
vada. which was announced 10 be
neld on February "a, 1909 has been
postponed TO March II. 1903 on ac-
count of an insufficient number of
applicants.
The Commission has experienced
considerable difficulty in securing APP
licants for this position n all quail
fed persons are urged to enter this
examination.
For application blanks and further
information apply to Mr. William M.
David, local secretary, Board OF EX-
aminers at the o.. S. Mint, Carson
City, Nevada.