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Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
OCCURRENCES OF LONG AGO.
ITEMS OF NEWS BOILED DOWN FROM THE
PILOT NEARLY FIFTY YEARS AGO

concert given in the village on the
week ending April 4th, 1868. .-Ed.)
The village democratic ticket in
1868, put in nomination at caucus
at which B. Ringle was chairman,
and VIM. Wilson secretary, was as
follows:
For president-Jacob Paff.
For trustees Werhein, Carl
Woessner, G. w. Casterline and c..
Althen.
For village clerk. W. Chubbuck..
For treasurer-Thomas Youles.
For asSessors-D. L. Plumer, one
year; Chas. Hoefiinger, two years and
Aug. Kickbusch, three years.
For justice of the peace-Herman
Miller, two years.
For marshal julius Fritz.
For sealer of weights and measures
Sebastian KRISTEN.
Benz. Single, president, gave notice
that the Wisconsin improvement
company would levy and collect toll
for improvements on Grand Rapids.
There would be charged for running
over the rapids, the following:
On lumber, sc per Thousand feet.
g timber. I" - 81 8.
" shingles, +"
6 lath 1c "
" Hop poles &c per hundred.
g Cedar poles sc per 100.
g Boats over so feet in length &c
per lineal foot.
The village trustees voted that no
auction could be held in the village
without the persons so wishing to
hold it pay into the treasury the sum
of 5000.
Mrs. O. Block of Knowlton adver-
tised that she could cure cancer by
one application.
John Schneider heralded the fact
that he had moved his blacksmith
shop to Shingle street.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Bowel Complaint in Children.

When six months the little daughter
of f. n. Dewey, well known mer-
chant of Agnewyille, Va, had an at
tack of cholera infantum. Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy was given and effected COM
plete cure. This remedy has proven
very successful in case of bowel com
plaint in children and when given ac-
cording 10 tie plain printed directions
can be reiied upon with perfect con-
fioence. When reduced with water
anG swestened it is pleasant to take,
which is of great Importance when
medicin must be given TO young
children. For sale by w. w. Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
PARTY AT LINCOLN.

Mrs. Walter Alexander of Wausau,
entertained an automobile party of
ten at the Hotel Lincoln Tuesday
afternoon and evening. The members
of the party were: Mrs. Walter Alex
ander, Mrs. A. Lucas, Mrs. S. S.
Armstrong and Mrs. w. S. Armstrong,
all of Wausau; Mrs. M. DeCoursey, OF
Los Angeles, Cal; Mrs. Drown, OF
New Lisbon; and Mrs. E. A. Kollock,
Mrs. Q. Russell and Mrs. John Borne,
OF this city.-Merrill Herald.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Roldness.

Mahomet made the people believe
that he would call hill to him, and
from the top of it offer up his prayers
for the observers Of his law. The
people assembled; Mahomet called the
hill to come to him again and again,
and when the hill stood still, he was
never a whit abashed, but said; III
the hill will not come to Mah6met, Ma
homet will go to the hill. Francis
Ponou
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Nurse for a Hotel,

At one of the hotels in New York q
nurse has been installed whose duty
it is to take care of the children Of
guests who come without nurses. The
proprietor says that very often a wom-
an is obliged to come without a nurse
and in consequence is tied down by
the baby and, moreover, obliged to
consult strange physician if 1t is
ailing. The nurse takes care of al.
that and her services are not charged
for.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Too Much Theory.

An eastern exchange tells US that
according to the Mazdaznan theory
too much gold mining, gold being the
nerve substance of the earth, produces
the spots on the SUM- This may not
be obviously lucid, but 1t at least sug-
gests that instead of calling them sun
spots hereafter the name be changed
to Mazdaznans = Cleveland Plain
Dealer
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Sees Mother Grow Young.

lit would be bard TO overstate the
wonderful change in my mother since
she began to use Electric Bitters. =
writes Mrs. w. L. Gilpatrick of Dan
forth, Me. Although past 10 she
seems really to be growing young
again. She suffered untold misery
from dyspepsia for 70 years. At last
she could neither eat, drink nor sleep.
Doctors gave her up and all re-
medies failed till Electric Bitters
worked such wonders for l.er health.
They invigorate all vital organs, cure
Liver and Kidney troubles, induce
sleep, impart strength and appetite.
Only soc at w. w. Albers.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Tale of a Shirt.

According to Columbus (Ga) re-
port the body of Brady Grooms. a
young man who was drowned in the
Chattahoochee river, recently, was re-
covered in remarkable manner.
After searching in vain for hours, the
father of the young man was advised to
toss into the river one of his sons
shirts and that it would sink imme-
diately over the spot where the body
lay. This was tried. The shirt drift
ed down the river near the bank then
suddenly fioated to the middle of the
stream and sank Groom's body was
found with the shirt clinging to his
legs
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Don't Need Help.

Four-year-old Helen wished to get
into the play-room, but the gate (which
had been put at the door TO keep her
baby brother I'M was locked. She tried
again and again to climb over it, when
at last her mother heard her say:
Dear God, please help me to get over
this gate" Just thea she tumbled
over and said: Never mind, | got
over myself. f."-Harper's
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
THE CROPS.

Farmers report crops looking fine.
They say the long spell of dry wealth
er has not hurt farm produce TO any
extent. OF course with an occasional
rain the crops would have been much
better, but as it is all are satisfied
provided nothing happens to destroy
them altogether. One day last week
q heavy hail storm struck the north
ern boundary of our county, doing
some damage. The hay sop has been
good. The blackberry crop, with q
little more moisture, win equal any
had for years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
THE BANK HABIT.

Possibly you who read this have
never had a bank account. If not,
let US suggest that you make the
experiment. You will find it helpful
in many ways. Your money viii be
safe from thiefs and fire, and such a
habit tends to thrift, economy, dis
cipline, and a general understanding
of business principles, all of which
are essential to success.
The National German American
bank gladly welcomes large or small
depositers, and savings account
can be opened for the sum of one
dollar.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
No Consolation.

well, it's all over, my boy" sighed
Mr. Oldboy, an antiquated bachelor.
Miss DsYoung has refused me. But
/ suppose she let you down easy by
promising TO be sister to you?" re-
joined his friend. No" replied Old
boy. bitterly. "She wouldn't even be
q granddaughter TO me"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
chinese ldea Of government

Here is Chinese idea of prosperity
in nation: When the sword is rusty,
the piow bright, the prisons empty. the
granaries full, the steps of the temple
worn down ard those of the law courts
grass grown, when doctors &C afoot,
the bakers on horseback, and the men
OF letters drive in their own car
riages, then the empire is well gov.
erned
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
DOCS aconstituticnal."

There is coach dog belonging to
one of the car barns up town that
takes constitutional when they let
him out. he runs ahead Of the Broad
way car from the barn to the Battery,
returning h the car. That satisfies
MIN. I n he returns to the barn and
loafs during the rest of the day. New
York Press
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
TRIBUTE TO THE REV. PERRY.

AT banquet which closed the sill
yer jubilee celebration at Wesley Nj.
f. church of Milwaukee, the Rev.
Enoch Perry was presented with 3
500 purse, granted six weeks vaca-
tion, given q 500 increase in salary
and invited TO remain rs the pastor
for the ninth year.
A pretty good endorsement. Rev.
Perry was pastor of the NJ. f. church
in this city for several years.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
GOING TO THE COAST.

Mrs. Patrick German and daughter,
Miss Mate c., will depart for Seattle
and other points on the Pacific coast
next Monday. Before their return
they will go through Yellowstone
park. They will be absent until
about Sept. lst.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
women,s varvIno Tastes.

What sort of a heroine does wom-
an like best in her books?" Is con.
undrum propounded by the London
Book Monthly. In answer it has been
said that a woman in a theater Is
always more interested In the hero OF
play than in the heroine, while her
chief sympathy when she is reading
a book goes out to the heroine rather
than to the hero.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
OCCUPY THEIR NEW HOME.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hugh Alexander and
family moved into their newly pur-
chased home on Grand avenue last
Wednesday. The residence is being
painted and otherwise improved.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
How's This.

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any ease of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure. +. J. CHENEY < Co.
Toledo, o.
We the undersigned. have known I. j..
Cheney for the last Is years. and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
lions. and financially able to carry out any
obligations made by his firm.
WALDJSG. kINNAS & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo. y.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally. act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent Iree-
Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists
Take Halls Family Pity for ccnsipafon.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Tn. E,r<t chickena.

II is generally undeirtood that the
ancestry OF the chicken tribe may be
traced to the jungle fowl Of India All
OF the various varieties Of our domes-
tic fowls have been produced. II is
claimed by the authorities on the sub
iect. from the wild fowl Of India
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Brioht ecyf

James, my son. take this letter to
the post office and pay the postage for
it," After little while the boy James
returns highly elated, and says: "Fa-
ther, seed lot of men putting let
ters In a little place. and, when no one
was looking. l slipped yours in for
nothing"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20

One of the most destructive as Wen
as one Of the most offensive pests that
afiict the planters Of India is the red
cotton bug. The insect has been re-
ported as a cotton pest from every
part Of the country. It's presence -
detected by the offensive odor.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Evening Thought.

Best of all is 1t to preserve every
thing in pure, SUN heart, and let
there be for every pulse thanksgiving
and for every breath a song. The
worship most acceptable to God
comes from a thankful and 8 cheerful
heart.-Plutarch.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
A PLEASURE.

The PILOT management is given
much pleasure by receiving such
letters as the following:
Ell PAso, TEXAS, TIP, 90
DEAR Mr.. THAYER,
Am taking great pleasure in the
weekly visits of the Pilot. They are
certainly appreciated. Have been
away from Wausau about IL years
but have never missed getting it in
all that time. Best wishes.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Where Panama Hats Are Made.

Panama hats are made in Columbia.
Peru, and Ecuador. but never In Pana-
ma The value of a Panama hat Is
chiefly the cost of the labor expended
in making it. for the value of the raw
material never exceeds 35 cents. and
averages less than 13 cents.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20

There are two kinds OF men In the
world; the single men, who are not as
good as their sweethearts think they
are. and the married men. who are not
AS bad as their wives believe them to
be.-Atchison Globe
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
u Surely Do.

"Speakin' Of de law of compensa.
ton" said Uncle Eben, "an automo-
bile goes faster dan a mule, but at
de same time 1t hits harder and balks
longer"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
OF Richard Rumbcld.

He never would believe that Provi-
dence had sent few men into the
world. ready booted and spurred to
ride. and millions ready saddled and
bFidled TO be ridden-Macaulay
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
A Sound sIsen.

"Morningi morning." said pater-
familias, genially, as he entered the
breakfast room I've had splendid
night Slept like top! His wife
agreed with him. You did" she re-
sponded, grimly-'like a hunming
topi"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
ov.rlooklno None.

An earnest young preacher In a re-
mote country village concluded
long and comprehensive supplication
by saying: And now let as pray for
those who are dwelling In the uninhab-
tied portions of the earth"
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20

Experience isn't much OF teacher
when II comes 10 specuIating on mar
gins
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Another one.

Hades isn't the only thing paved
with good intentions-for instance,
there's psatrimony Detroit Free
Press.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Wise Words

Cotton: Next to acquiring good
friends. the best acquisition Is that Of
good books.
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20
Always Calling.

Greek Proverb: No man loveth hii
feffers- be the5 made Of gold
Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1909-07-20

II coneenial.
Latin Proverb: Ones work Is the
best company
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

in small town where the audi
ence calls for the author of the piece
to come before the curtain, he always
feels better II the curtain has lot
OF local advertisements on it," said
the manager.
why so?" asked his friend.
why, the people in the audience
auc not going to throw eggs and take
a chance on spelling their own adver-
tisemehts. are they?'-Yonkers States
man.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15


Only the other day ma
allow
% last But does
this remarkable zeaouess
Of
his death
walked
of
The obliged admit the
dead
nothing the
the
The general felt greatly fact he went away in
He still the that friends mention
o m eve In
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15


with the modern spirit
February
father at that time physician later becoming Epopaan minister
raid" he
a with A.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
500 Reward, 500.

The readers Of this paper will be pleased to learn
that there At least dreaded dlsease that sccnce
has been able In all It's stages and that b
Catarrh. Halls Cntarrh Cure = the only positive
cure now known TO the medical fraternity. CataTh
tionai treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure taken In
surfaces OF the system. thereby destroying tho
foundation of the disease. and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution and assist-
ing nature In doing its work The proprietors have
much faith In Its curative powers that they offes
One Hundred Doliars for any case that II falh %
Send for list OF testimonials
Address =. J. CHENEY a CO.. Toledo. o.
Bold by all Druggists. 75c.
TAke HAnis Family Pls for constipation
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

rs the editor out?" asked visitor
to the office of the Ridgeville Banner.
Yes, SIR answered the editors
small assistant. He's gone out to
put away jug of ticker left by sub
scriber."
DO you think 1t will take him long
to put 1t away?''
Nav. sir. 1t won't take him long
ter put it away. but after that he
won't be able ter do nuthin' fur a
week"
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
Rl l s

81 have suffered with piles for thirty
six years. One year ago last April be-
gan taking Cascarets for constipation. In
the course of q week 1 noticed the piles
began to disappear and at the end OF six
weeks they die not trouble INC at all.
Cascarets have done wonders fog me.
am entirely cured and feel like a new
man" George Kryder. Napoleon, o.
Pleasant, Palatpbie. Potent. Taste Good.
Do Good. Never Sicken. Weaken grippe.
loo, 25c, Soc. Never sold in bulk. The gen.
uinc tablet stamped c. Guaranteed to
cure your money back go
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

President Taft has selected Judge Horace
Harmon LuftOn to fill the vacancy in the United
States supreme court caused by the death of Asso-
ciate Justice Rufus W. Peckham.
Judge Lurton has been n Judge of the sixth
judicial circuit of the United States circuit court
of appeals the district including Tennessee. Ken.
lucky. Ohio and Michigan.
Judge Lurton, prominent Tennessee Demo
crat. even though he has never held elective of
flee, is an ex-confederate soldier and in Michigan
Is known the man who once decided a street
case against the late Governor Pingree.
Mr.. Tafts service on the circuit bench with
Judge Lurton convinced him of the integrity and
rectitude of that jurist. His later contact with
hi. hoo. hat fha
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Naggsby-Griggs told me to-day that
his wife had never spoken a cross
word to him during their ten years of
married life.
Mrs. Naggsby-Poor woman! Has
she been a deaf mute all her lief
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

tired all the time and very nervous. l
began using Doan's Kidney Pills. and
after taking a few boxes was cured
and have been well ever since"
Remember the name-Doans. Sold
by all dealers. SO cents a box. Foster
Milburn Co.. Buffalo. N. Y.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
CANADA FOR INDEPENDENcE

Some optimistic persons in Canada believe the
day Is not far distant when the Dominion Will
become republic Independent of England. In
such event, they believe Sir wilfrid Laurier
would become the head of the new nation.
When the imperial council of defense sent
out from London recommendations that included
the construction. manning and operation OF n
Canadian war navy protests arose from all parts
Of the Dominion. The actual government meas
ure presented by Sir wilfrid to the house of com
mons has caused another outburst. which indi-
Gates clearly that many Canadians look forward
to ultimate independence.
The defense council suggested that Canada
build one Dreadnaught. three cruisers, six de-
eli nd three IN rlnes hog mir urith
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Does your heart ever reach out fol
the unattainable?"
NO. but my hands do when my hus
band is not at home; there are three
buttons in the back of my gowns that
just cannot reach"
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

the dreadnaugh The Lu bin calls for three cruisers and four destroy
buid
Sir wd stated the floor of the house that the Canadian fleet would
British ally unless specifically ordered do
parliament
of in a o M be
its
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
Signature ofN,


Mrs. Crawford-You must love your
husband very dearly If you save all
the letters he sends you while you're
In the country.
Mrs. Crabshaw-I'm keeping them
for comparison. my dear. I'm sure to
catch him in a lie.-Judge.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
HE'LL BE THE CAFE KING

Henri Pruger. for the last seven years general
manager of the Hotel Savoy. London. has been
engaged as general manager of the Cafe de
lOpera in New York City at salary of $4,000.
This, 1t is believed. is the largest salary paid to
any restaurant manager in the world Mr. Pru-
ger is president OF the company that will operate
the restaurant. which has just been opened II
occupies an entire building on the west side Of
Broadway between Forty-second and Forty-irst
streets.
In London Mr. Pruger has become known to
thousands of Americans. Before going to the
Savoy he conducted the Grand Hotel Rationale
Leizone. and chain of hotels in southern Eu
rope, including the Grand Hotel at Monte Carlo
and the Grand Hotel at Rome.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Possible Boarder-Ah. that was a
ripping dinner. and If that was a fair
sample OF your meals, | should like to
come to terms.
Scotch Farmer-Before we gang
any further. was that fair sample
o. yer appetite?
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

of the b | a d d e r
reached its climax
last spring and l SUI
fered terribly. My
back ached an d
PANIED so l could
hardly get around
and the secretions
were scanty, fire.
quent Of passage
and painful. / was
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

What will be the fruit of the dis
covery of the north pole?"
Il guess its fruit will be bananas
What do you mean?"
Why. aren't its discoveries coming
along in bunches2"
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

The little girl was acting naughtily
before company. Her mother warned
her sharply.
IF you do that again. I'll smack
you" she said.
NO you won't" replied the pert
daughter. III sit down on myself and
then you can't"
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
New Points Of View.

He-My dear. the authorities are
down on this rat business. and in
tend to rid the house of all that are
In 1t.
She-I am very glad to. hear YOU
say SO. need new ones badly.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15


orough alive American hotels and
brilliant establishment
of
beg should
and a I
in
in beauif uI as the d.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Rheumatism and Neuralgia never could
get along with Hamlinz Wizard OIL.
Wizard Oil always drives them away
from the premises in short order.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
is OLDEST ARMY OFFICER

Brigadier-General Daniel H. Rucker. retired
is not only the Oldest officer Of the United States
army now living, but also the Oldest man that
has ever been in the military service of this
country.
The lapse of time since his birth is most WV
idly realized when 1t is considered that General
Rucker has lived in every presidential admins
tration since the government began, save only
three-those of Washington, Adams and Jefer
son. He was born only Is years after the death
of the first president and among his friends and
acquaintances have been a good many people who
knew George Washington.
But anybody who saw the general to-day would
never imagine that these things could be true
He is quite as spry and youthful in his ways as
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

/ Constipation causes and seriously aggnyates
/ many dlssasss. u IL Thoroughly cured by Dr.
| irerces Pellets Tiny susar-coated gfanuies-
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

IMPOSSIBLE To FIND ANYTHING
better for kideache. barkaehss or stitcbrs than
Ferry Davis IainkieT. Get tho larE~ sire. u j. the
hsapest At all druggists. &c, &c and &c bottles
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
SUFFERED TERRIBLY.
How Relief from Distressing Kidney
Trouble Was Found.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wolf. 3SS w. Morgan
ST., Upton. Mo-, says: inflammation
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Our idea Of heaven is place big
enough to make II possible for people
to be without neighbors.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

The first step toward keeping your
mouth shut is to close II.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Everyone can do his best thing cas-
iest-Emerson.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teething softens the gums reduces In
nAmmAtion, Asys pain. cures wind collie sc bottle.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

It's one thing to run into debt and
another to crawl out.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Better poor man at large than
rich man In jail.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Examine carefully every bottle of
CASTORIA, a safe and sure remedy for
infants and children, and see that 1t
signature nSa's 'sS ol&&zZzM
In Use For Over 30 Years.
The Kind You Have Always Bought.
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15
NOT HAVING ANY.

Bertie-But. my dear. there's no
harm in kiss.
Nellie-No. Well, but then. where's
the fun?
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

man. land your slightest wish shall be
granted"
But" queried the wise woman.
how about the large ones?"
The Lamar register., 1909-12-15

Cattle winter well on a little ration
OF whole cotton seed and plenty Of oat
straw or other roughage.