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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
CHANGE OF LAW FIRM

This office is in receipt of a circu
lar letter signed by Geo. L. Williams
in which he announces that ssMr.
Glen H. Williams, Ex-District Attor-
ney of Rusk County, has removed to
Grand Rapids and become associat-
ed with him under the firm name of
Geo. L. & G. H. Williams for the
practice of the law Their offices
are in the Wood Block over the Post
Office, where they will be pleased
to meet old and new clients needing
their services.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
MISSIONARY MEETING AT
THE METHODIST CHURCH

The regular meeting of the Wo-
mans Missionary Society of the M.
Il. church was held at the parson-
age was held Friday afternoon with a
large attendance. The usual reports
OF the society were read, and the
annual election of officers took place.
the following will serve for the en-
suing year: Pres, Mrs. Rossier,
LIST Vice, Mrs. Newing, End Vice,
Mrs. j. D. Witter, Secretary, Mrs. c.
f. Kellogg, Treas, Mrs. MacFarland,
Cor. Sec, Mrs. Macdonald
refreshments Of Sherbert and waf-
ers were served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
WORK ON
STREET RAIL WAY
Everything is Progressing Rap
idly and it is Probable That
it Will be Completed Decem-
Der 1st.

work on the street railway is pro-
crossing with great rapidity and it
is believed that by the first of Decem
Der Grand Rapids will see the
electric line entirely complete. Rails
are laid as far as Moccasin Creek, the
track is finished as far as the cross.
ing at Port Edwards and i'm another
week the rails will extend to Nekoo-
sa. Two concrete piers for a bridge
over Moccasin Creek have been built
and as soon as the cement is
thoroughly dried and hardened the
construction of the bridge will be,
begun. Crossings over the Wiscon-
sin Central, Chicago, & North Wes-
tern, and st. Paul tracks at Port Ed
wards were put in Saturday and
Sunday, and on Tuesday morning a
crew of thirty men commenced the
laying of track between Churches
Drug Store and the bridge Trolley
wires have been strung as far as
N~Oo"AA eeain 1uu VIII uS I1uISu6u
to Nekoosa by the time the track is
complete. 1t is not definitely known
just when the cars will arrive but it
is thought that they will be here
and ready for the track as soon as
they are needed. A concrete brick
barn on the Wood property, below
the North Western Railroad bridge,
is now in the process of construc-
ton, the building material being fur
nished by the Carey Concrete Com
pany. A large dynamo is being in
stalled in the power plant, which
has been recently built in close con-
nection with the Paper Mill at South
Side, and there will be no trouble
in having the power available by the
first Of December
Every day witnesses no small a.
mount of progress in the construction
of the railway and Judging from the
present outlook, there is reason to
believe that everything will be
brought to rapid completion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
BABY IS DRAGGED
To DEATH BY COW
Head Crushed and Arm Torn
from Socket lilies Rope to
Wrist. Animal Runs Across
Railroad.

MARSHFIELD, Wis, Nov. 6.-Drag
ged across a railroad track, over a
road, and through a barn yard by
an unruly COW 5-year-old Richard
Steinhert met horrible death Fri
day evening. The childs head was
crushed to a pulp and one arm torn
from the socket
The COW became unruly as the boy
was bringing her in from pasture. He
tied the rope about his arm, think
ing to handle her better. The ami
NAL started to run, throwing the boy
down and dragging him across a
switch and for several feet along the
railroad tracks.
Richard was the SON of Paul
Steinhert of this town.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
HAS VISION OF HEAVEN
BEFORE DEATH COMES

'I have looked into heaven. [ had
no idea there could be anything so
beautiful. If you could once see
these wonderful things, you would
never turn to this world
Two days before he died Byron R.
dent of the Citizens Bank of North
Milwaukee, told his wife and nurse
of remarkable vision of the other
tose state and was bright and smil-
ing, filled with intense appreciation
of the glories which he said he had
seen
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
NEED SUBSTITUTE
FOR THE SALOON
Rev. FIR. BIakesIee, of Grand
Rapids Talks on Drink Evil.

Rev. Father Blakeslee of Grand
Rapids held services at ST.. John S
Episcopal church yesterday morn
ing and evening, large congrega-
tions being present. In xthe xmorn-
ing, he took for his subject: 'HAm
My Brothers Keeper?" and
preached a sermon advocating tenn
perance. He said, among other
things, that prohibition did not pro-
hibit, relying upon the testimony of
clergymen from Kansas and North
Dakota, and that the proper rem
edy for the drink evil should be ap-
piled to the cause and not the eff
feet; that heredity and environment
were largly the causes of the boy
going astray, and that if there is a
place in the home for the boy, he
rarely becomes addicted to liquor.
He praised the Y. NJ. c.. A. for the
word Christian had the effect of
keeping boys away from it, as they
felt that they were going to be fore
ed to join church if they went
there He advocated the forma-
ton of boys clubs, managed and
governed by boys, as a substitute for
the saloon, which is the natural con
gregating place for boys who have
no places provided for them in the
home, as boys nature demands com
panionship-W Wausau Daily Record
Hpra 1d
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
SCHULTZ. Z-.BREHM

Miss Lizzie Shultz and Edward
Brehm were united in marriage Tues
day forenoon at the Sigel Lutheran
church, Rev. Gieselman performing
the ceremony. A dinner and recep-
ton was held at the home of the
brides parents, over 200 guests be-
ing present including large delega-
ton from Grand Rapids. The young
couple win make their future home
in Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
OBITUARY

On Wednesday, Nov 3rd, occurred
the sad death Of little Donald Weeks,
the six weeks old baby of Mr.. and
Mrs. Frank Weeks, Sixth Street, S.,
the cause of the chi1d's death being
cholera infahtum. Mr.. and Mrs.
Weeks have the sympathy OF the en-
tire community in their bereavement.
The funeral services were held Thurs
day morning, Rev. Newing of the
Methodist church officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
MISS GRACE
SHERMAN ENTERTAINS

A number Of young lady and gen
tlemen friends of Miss Grace Sher-
man were invited to her home on
Ninth Street South Friday for a So
cial evening. About sixteen were
present and the time was spent in
playing games and singing a few
songs familiar to all. Later in the
evening refreshments were served
after which the company dispersed
voting the evening very enioyably
spent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
FUNERAL OF OLE OLSON

On Thursday afternoon at 2:30 o.
clock occurred the funeral of Mr.. Ole
Olson who died Monday evening at
the home of his daughter, Mrs Fred
Alexander. The ceremony took place
at the Methodist Church, large
crowd turning out to pay their last
respects to the deceased. Rev. New
ing of the NJ E. Church preached
the sermon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
IMPROVEMENTS OF
GREEN BAY DEPOT

J. E. Farley, plumber, has been en-
gagged by the Green Bay and Western
Railroad Company to install new
toilet system in the depot. A toilet
room with modern and convenient
fixtures will be built in each of the
waiting rooms and it is believed that
the work will be complete IN a few
weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
VETERANS PICK
FOND DU LAC
State 6. A. R. to Hold it's Next
Encampment in That City.
$500 Expected.

FOND DU LAC, Wis, Nov. A.
Fond du Lac will entertain the state
convention of the G. A R. in June,
1910, notice to that effect having bee.
received from Department Commando
Grinnell today The business mems
association will cooperate with the
local G. A. r. to entertain the Wis
itors. Gen. GrinneH expects $500 to
attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
KOBZA-KLEPPIN

Miss Josephine Kobza and Jacob
Kleppin were married Monday morn
inc at the home of the brides par
ents, near Sige1, Father J. M. Korc-
zyk of the Polish Catholic church,
performing the ceremony The cou-
pie will make their future home in
Seneca, where Mr. Kleppin is opera
ting a large farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
KILLED BY His BROTHER

CAZENOVIA, Wis, Nov. 4.-Louis
the 15 year-old son of William Fraz-
ier, was accidentally shot and killed
by younger brother while they were
shooting pigeons on their fathers
farm.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11

Grand Rapids has Easy Victory
and Downs the Wausau Team
in Good Form.

An unusually large crowd of foot
ball enthusiasts turned out Saturday
afternoon to see the local team win
over Wausau High School by an over
whelming score of II to 0. The con-
test was an easy one for the home
eleven from start to finish and at no
time during the game did matters
look at all dark for Grand Rapids;
on the other hand Wausau was walk
ed over with such grace and skillful-
ness that at times it looked as tho
the game would cease to be interest
ing. Wood and Grim Natwick did
their usual good work at half back
and Buff Natwick held his position
at quarter back in true "Keckie Moll
style" Berg's powerful work in the
back line and his extra fine tackle
commanded an unusual amount of
attention from the side lines. The
fine team work on the part of the
locals seemed to be quite a sur
prise to the Wausau ovalites, who
were more than once greatly per
picked and dumbfounded at a few
lightning STARTERS in the form of
double plays and forward passes.
Walter Wood went over the line for.
two touchdoWns during the game
Berg scoring number three with a
half.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11
A NOTED TENOR CON-
ING TO STEVENS POINT

Garnett Hedge, the great tenor, of
Chicago will give lecture Song
Recitar' at M. E. church, Stevens
Point, Thursday evening Now tn.
Mr.. Hedge possess a voice that is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-11-11

A large crowd of loyal rooters from
Wausau came down on the noon traiT
to yell for their team and many of
general invitation to attend a recep-
ton in the evening given by the
Grand Rapids High School in the
music hall Of the Witter Building.
Music was furnished by the Bliss
Orchestra.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
YOUNG
HE|RESS EL0PES
Millionaire John w. Swift
and Miss Erma Miller, of
Lafayette, N. Y, Wed in
Hoboken.

New York, May 21.-John w.
Swift, nephew Of the multi-million-
are meat packer OF Chicago, and a
millionaire in his own right, al
though well known In New York as
n man-about town. was married in
Hoboken last night to Miss Erma
MILLER, beautiful young heIress of
Lafayette. N. Y. whom he met only
three weeks ago.
The couple eloped from the Hotel
Knickerbrocker, unknown to the
brides father, and hurried to Ho-
boken shortly before IL O'Clock last
night In large touring car. Only
few OF their most intimate friends
went along.
Following the ceremony, Mr.. and
Mrs. Swift returned to the Knicker-
BROKER. where an elaborate break
fast was served early this morning
Papa Miller did not learn OF the
marriage until lnfs afternoon, as he
Is in Lafayette, where he has mag
niflcent country home.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
EXTRA! ROOSTER AND
GOOSE HAVE ELOPED

Cambridge, o., May 2f-Feather-
ed society's select circles are torn
over a sensational elopement OF a
few days ago and social ostracism
awaits the principals should they
ever return.
4 week ago a goose, belonging to
/ J. watson, living on the Montgoro-
erJ mail route, developed a fond
ness for a large rooster, the head OF
a flock OF chickens also belonging
to Mr.. Watson. For several days
roosetr and goose would take all day
To- er-lIke stToils along the banks OF
Wills creek. One night they failed
to return and IN investigation lei
TO the startling discovery that they
had thrown aside all conventional
tiles and eoped.
At the Watson home, also a hen
deserted her Setting" OF eggs 10
mother Ave small kittens. she
can't be induced to return to her
legitimate duty.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
TAFT AND
PARTY BACK
At CAPITAL
Deferred Trip to Hampton,
on Account of Indisposi-
tion of Mrs. Taft, Who is
Not Seriously III.
CABINET WILL MEET AS' USUAL
Indictment Weather at the
Capitol causes Postpone
ment Of Party.
CABINET WILL MEET As USUAL

Washington, May 21.--President
Taft and his party arrived here this
morning from the Petersburg-Char
lotte trip at 1910 O'Clock. The
cabinet meeting win he held today
as usual. although the president
postponed It by telegraph last night.
The President abandoned his trip
to Hampton, where he was to mako
an address before the Hampton Nor
NAL Institute tomorrow afternoon.
because OF the illness OF Mrs. Taft
MRS. Taft Is much improved today.
but the chief executive deemed 1t
wise to forego the trip to the vir-
ginia peninsula.
The garden party scheduled TO DO
given by Mrs. Taft at the White
House this afternoon has been post
poned on account OF the inclemency
OF the weather.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
SECRETARY OF WAR
DICKINSON Ill.

Havana, May 21-The visit o.
American Secretary OF War Jacob
VI. Dickinson TO Havana has been
cut short owing TO illness, and the
United States converted yacht Way
flower, on which he arrived her, yes
terday sailed at 10 O'Clock win the
secretary and his party aboard.
Secretary Dickinson will be taken
direct TO Washington. He has been
confined to his stateroom for three
days, suffering from q vesicle stone.
His condition is rot alarming, but
there was slight fever today indi-
eating some Inflammation, and the
attending physician decided # would
not be advisable for him to remain
longer in a werm climate.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
POLICE GIVE
BOND TODAY
Chief Newkirk and Officers
Peterman and Galloway
are Authorized to Garry
Revolvers by Supervisors

Chief OF Police George x. New
kirk ana Officers George Galloway
and f.. Il Peterman gave bond today
before the board OF supervisors In
the sum OF $500 for the faith
full performance OF their duties and
to carry revolvcrs and other weap-
ons essential In the carrying out Of
police work.
Chief Newkirk in speaking Of the
matter, said that the new johnson
Pistol Toting Law" says that this
act must not be construed as a pre-
ventatiye OF the authorized police in
carrying out their duties ana that
10 IS not necessary for them to- adver-
tise for ten days before they can
be granted a permit TO carry a con
ccalcd weapon
The other officers Of the Blue
field police force will not becoms
regulars until June +, under the
now municipal charter, and then all
hat will be necessary for them to do
TO carry maccs and pistols viii be
to give the $500 bond before the
board Il supervisors.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
More Than Fifty Plain
Clothes Men and Scores
of Uniformed Policemen
Follow Cortege to Church
OBJECT OF GuAR0 UNKNOWN
Remains of Noted Financier
Now Enroute to Fair Ha-
ven, His Old Home.

New York, May 21.-More than
fifty plain-clothes men besides
scores of uniformed officers guard
ed the Church OF the Messiah at
Park avenue and Thirty-fourth
streets today while the funeral SER
vices for the late Henry H. Rogers
were being held here.
Twenty-Five officers followed the
body from the Rogers home in
Scventy-eighth street to the church.
Some OF them were packed in car
riages which followed the hearse.
while others rode In street cars or
walked in the street beside the cor
tege.
Police officials who had charge of
the detachments could not explain
why there were so many officers
present.
The remains were taken to Fair
Haven, Mass, where interment will
be made in the Rogers plot, which
cost the noted financier more than
two million dollars
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
CRITICIZE HITCHCOCK

Washington, May Postmast-
or General Hitchcock has been crlti-
cized as being hard to find in his
office. This is because President
Taft when he has something at the
capitol that he takes special inter-
est in, Is pretty apt to get Hitch
cock to give 1t attention. Moreover
the postmaster general has the hab-
II Of doing a great deal OF WORK at
night. He remains at his office
until all sorts of night hours, just
as he used 10 when he was assist
AIT postmaster general.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
DEMOCRATIC
FUNOAMENT
PRINCIPLES
Senator Culberson Makes a
Long Grafton when the
Senate Convenes TO Take
up Tariff Question.
STATES RIGHTS PARTY, he SAYS
Reviews Abuses Which He
Declares Grew up Under
Present Administration

Washington, May 21.-The SEN
ate met at ten O'Clock this morning
and took up at once the tariff ques-
ton. Senator Culberson began a
long speech on what he termed the
Fundamental Principles OF the
Democratic Party" He character
lied IL as the historic party of the
states rights OF the constitution,
individualism and equal rights
against special privileges. He re-
viewed the abuses which he assert
ed had grown up under the present
rule OF the Republicans.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
DIFFERENCES OF
STOCK EXCHANGES
Will be Aired in Federal
Courts in New York, it is
Said, Regarding Heavy
Penalties.

New York, May 21.--I'he differ
ences between the New York stock
exchange and the consolidated ex-
change over tho placing OF heavy
penalties on all members OF the for
mer body who do business with the
latter has been taken to the federal
courts and It is said today that be-
fore long the federal grand jury
would take under consideration the
operation OF the firm OF Rothenber-
ger and Company.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
BIC SENSATION
IN CRAFT TRIAL
Detective Tells How Men at
Head of San Francisco
Prosecution Were Spied
Upon and Methods Dis
closed.

San Francisco. Ca, May 21.-Into
the trial OF Patrick Calhoun, presi-
dent Of the United Railroads, there
was injected late yesterday an extra
ordinary chapter dealing with the
uses and methods OF detectives.
John Helms, formerly connected
with the United States secret ser
vice and once detective In this
city narrated in detail, as a witness
for the prosecution. the secrets, he
says, he learned while in the employ
of the United Railroads. His tes-
imony which relates TO an early pc
riod in the history OF the graft pros
ecution, already involves the names
or several persons more or less
prominent with the defense, and
there was a promise OF revelations
more sensational when the trial Is
resumed today.
Helms had scarcely started his
narrative where there ensued legal
wrangle that has had no parallel
in the five months trial. Five attor-
neys for the defense protested
against the admission OF Helms tes-
timony and spectators were not
aware that an important issue was
involved before counsel with voices
raised to an angry pitch were en-
gagged, in a legal battle that lasted
nearly an hour.
Judge Lawler finally ruled the
evidence admissible. Helm testified
he had come to the city in response
to a request by Attorny Louis NJ
Hoffier, early in May, 1907. At
that time the first trial OF TREY l..
Ford, counsel for the United Rail
roads was begun, Hoeffer, he said,
instructed him to watch everything
done by the prosecution. Later, he
said, he had reported directly to
VIM NJ. Abbott, general attorney for
the United Railroads, who was au-
thorized to engage assistants. Helms
said he bad induced II. A Plat,
Dui h9 chplOye, 10 IuThlSn MIN WlJn
copies and originals Of letters, tel
egrams and reports on jurors from
Burns office.
William II. Settler, private secre-
tary to Calhoun testified he had
never seen Reuf at the United Rail-
road Offices and he had never seen
TREY L. Ford in possession OF any
amount OF currency.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
Unknown Man Snatches a
Beautiful Young Married
Woman From Sidewalk in
Boston Last Night.
DRIVEN OFF IN AUTOMOBILE
Police Hot on Trail and
Send Alarm All Over
New England.

Boston, Mass, May 21.-The POI
lice are today working on one OF tho
most desperate and daring abduc-
lions ever taken place in the coun-
try, Boston is startled.
On Sterling street, Roxbury, last
night, beautiful young married
woman with her child, was snatch,
ed from the sidewalk ami driven of
In covered automobile after a fierce
struggle.
"A man by the name OF Joseph
Whiting rushed 60 the assistance of
the screaming woman only to be
beaten back by terrific blow from
the abductor. who then escaped with
his victims in the big touring car.
The affair has created one OF the
greatest stirs In the history OF the
Hub and the police here are hot on
the trail OF the abductor. who IL be-
lieved to have committed the crime
by himself.
Inc authorities were quickly APP
prisei OF the outrage and have an
excellent description of the auto
mobile In uestion. The alarm has
been sent broadcast over New Eng
land and New York state and the
police or every town and hamlet are
on the outlook for the abductor.
The police have the name OF the
outraged woman, and though for the
time being refuse to divulge It, Is
believed she is connected with
prominent Massachusetts family.
Other than the description OF the
touring car the police have no clues,
but every hope is held that the cul-
Drit will be apprehended.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
ROGERS ESTATE
IN THE v|RG|N|AN
Belief is That Dead Finan-
cier's Affairs Will be
Found in Safe and Sound
Condition.

New York, May 21.-The general
belief prevails among business as
sociates OF II. II. Rogers that his
affairs will he found 90 be in sound
condition, and well protected. His
estate Is believed TO be invested
mainly I'm his VirRi1ian railway
property and safe .divldend-paying
stocks and bonds. Mr. Rogers was
president OF the Amalgamated Cop
per Company, n duties OF which
office are expected to be taken up
by John ID. Ryan.
Bluefield evening leader. [volume] (Bluefield, W. Va.) 1906-1911, 1909-05-21
c. & D. STOCK
IS 4 PER CENT
Dividends Have Been De
clared G. & o., u. p, S.
P. and A. G. L. Roads.

New York, May 2t-The Chesa-
peake and Ohio declared a quarterly
dividend OF per cent This puts
the stock on per cent annual
basis instead OF 1 per cent per an
mum as heretofore.
Regular quarterly dividends on
common stock were declared by the
Union Pacific and Southern Pacific.
The Southern Pacific also declared
its regular semi-annual dividend on
its preferred stock.
The Atlantic Coast Line Railroad
Company declared semi-annual
dividend Of per cent on common
stock