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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
THE BOOTY
SECURED
Minocqua. Bank Robbers Secure
$2,40O--POsSe Hot on Trial

MINoQUA. Wis, Oct. q, 2:40 p. M
Cashier Schilling, of the Minocqua
State bank, says that the robbers got
away with 81 400 in cash. The papers
taken are Of no value to the robbers,
1t is reported from Bradley, sta
tion on the $500" road, that the rob-
bers were seen near there about noon
oday. Upto this time no positive
information OF their capture has been
received. 1t is most likely, however,
that the robbers are heading for the
$500" road, Bradley would be handy
for them because they could get out
over the Tomahawk, Marinette &
Eastern railroad as we'll as the $780,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
REQUIESCANT IN PEACE

News of the death Of Laura Page
Osburne, at her seaside home in
Nahcotta, Washington, Oct. 10th has
reached US.
Mrs. Osburne was the wife of John
Osburne, who went to war from
Grand Rapids in 1861, leaving his wife
with two small children to serve, as
those who serve best, who only serve
and wait for the dawn of peace. and
safety Of the soldier comrade.
Mrs. .OSburne is remembered by the
old settlers here as quiet. dlgnifed,
unassuming woman, active in chart
table and patriotic works, always
ready to "Iend hand"
Her brother Lyman Page, then an
unmarried man lived with and cared
for her. Their home being back of
the old Methodist church that burned.
Sometime after Mr.. Osburnes re-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
NEW FIRE EXTtNGUISHER
AT CONSOLIDATED

The Consolidated Water Power &
Paper Co., are continually adding to
their equipment, not only for the pur-
pose of widening their work capacity
but also to procure efficient protec-
ltlon against accidents. At the pre-
sent time ]. F. Pearman of Chicago
is employed by the Company to i'm
stall a new fire extinguisher in the
finishing building. The name of the
new apparatus is 'The Automatic
Sprinkling System sometimes known
as the ''Wet SYSTEM having
great advantage over the so-called
( dry system in the other part of the
mill. Five-inch pipes are being cir
culated through the rooms of the
finishing department on all three
floors, these pipes containing water
at all times, So that in case of fire
no time will be wasted in waiting for
the air to be tlorced out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
$4,000 RESULT OF TAG DAY

The ladies of the Federation are
authority for the statement that the
receipts of Tag Day were 1866 90.
This lis a larger amount than they
hoped for and yet they are very
thankful to all those wao contributed
to this end, so that no needy resi-
dents of the city of Grand Rapids
will be obliged to go without the nee
essarles of life this winter. All needy
cases will be looked after. The chart
table disposition of the citizens of
Grand Rapids is to be commended an
the ladies are very appreciative of
the prompt response they made for
this purpose.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

turn from the war they moved to
Nebraska, and later as pioneers made
Nahcotta, Washington, their home.
Mrs. Osburne had passed the allotted
three score and ten years and her
aged husband who survives her is con-
siderable older.
She is also survived by three sons,
two of which are prosperous business
men OF Nahcotta, the eldest, Lyman
making his home with, and caring for
his aged parents.
Three brothers Lyman, of Nebraska,
Homer and William of California:
and one sister, Mrs. W. III. Gets of
this city, live to mourn her loss.
In Nabcotta where their home has
been for many years she held respect
and confidence of large circle of
friends.
The old associates and friends of
Grand Rapids, bound by ties of the
perils, and heartaches and war time
experiences, have a special sympathy
and kind remembrance for her family
in their bereavement.
She hath done what she could.
"Life's fitful fever over she rests well. y
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
EYE WITNESS
TELLSSTORY Of
BANK ROBBERY

A great many different stories are
in circulation concerning the bank
robbery which happened at Minocqua
yesterday morning.
The account we give below, comes
straight from a gentleman who was
guest at the Minocqua hotel at the
time the robbery took place.
The hotel OF Minocqua Is situated
on a corner and the bank which was
robbed is the next building north Of
the hotel. Directly across from the
bank is barber shop. One robber
was stationed On the corner of the
hotel and another one stood in front
of the barber shop. while the third
one went in the bank and did the work.
After two discharges of dynamite had
been discharged the third robber
came out of the bank and shouted to
the one standing jD front of the bar
bershop, that it was no use, he couldn't
blow 1t open. The other one answer
ed him, telling him to go into the
hotel and get cup of coffee, that he
was looSing his nerve. The robber
did as he was directed. He entered
the bank again and discharged three
more charges and the door of the
bank fell out.
While this was being done, an old
man came along the street by the
hotel and the robber stopped him. He
asked him where be was going and the
man answered that he was going to
get drink. The robber hit the man
over the head with the barrel Of his
rifle, cutting deep cash from above
his temple to bis nose. Another
man tried to approach the robber
standing in front of the barber shop
and the robber made him dance like a
tender foot does when cowboy is
playing with him.
When the robbers had procured
everything in the bank they made for
the railroad track which is about one
half of a block from the hotel. They
walked down the track until they had
nearly reached Hazelhurst, when they
were headed off by posse of men who
came down the road with rigs from
Minocqua. A few shots were ex-
charged but no one was injured
They took to the woods and have not
been seen since. When the last was
seen of them they were heading in the
direction of Phillips and were un-
doubtedly making for the 500 line to
get out west.
The vault in the bank was all blown
to pieces and the same is true of the
| fixtures throughout the bank, Three
| large holes were made in the plate
glass window in the barber shop across
the street, A hinge from the door on
the vault was blown and smashed the
chair in the shop.
The men all appeaf ed to be young
! fellows but it is impossible to get any
detailed descriptions of them.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
OWEN LORD DISCHARGED

Owen Lord Of Saratoga, who was
brought to Grand Rapids for trial a
few weeks ago on the charge of assault
and battery, was discharged Tuesday
by Justice Pomainyille who came to
the conclusion that there was no
cause of action. When Lord was
brought to this city Oct. 5, the case
was adjourned in order to secure wit
nesses and make preparations for trial
and the bail which was fixed at one
thousand dollars was secured. Dis
trlct Attorney R. E. Andrews repre-
sented the state and D. D. Conway
represented the defendant. The com
placing witness ia the case was Mrs.
Effle Roe of Saratoga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
FUNERAL OF MRS. JOHN SOLE

On Thursday afternoon occurred
the funeral services of Mrs. John
Sole, who died at her home on 4th
Avenue, Monday morning A short
service took place at the house at
1:30 O'Clock and at two O'Clock the
services at the Norwegian Moravian
church were commenced, Rev. John
son in his sermon said many com
forting words and paid many beau
tiful tributes to the life which had
recently passed away. Music was
furnished by the church choir, and
the following gentlemen assisted as
pallbearers, Carl and Andrew Ode
gard, Conrad Knudson, and Henry
Marvin, and Hans Carlson At the
burial services at Forest Hill GENE
terry the Lady Macabees of this city
furnished music and read a part OF
their ritual.
Beautiful flowers were sent by the
Lady Macabees Of this city, friends
in Duluth, members of the Moraviar
church, Mr.. and Mrs Henry Carlson
and Mrs. Oliver Dudley of this city
Flowers were also received from the
scholars in the third grade and from
the Lady Macabees of Heineman, as
sisted by Mr.. Hughes of that city
and the bereaved family wish to ex
press their heartfelt thanks for the
kindnesses rendered by their many
! friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
CHANGE IN c. M. &
ST. PAUL SCHEDULE

The train schedule on the G.. M. &
ST. P. r, r. has been changed. The
new schedule went into effect on
Monday Oct. 25th. Number which
has previously arrived at 1852 a. N. will
arrive at $3.50. Number which has
been due at 1876, will arrive
at I1:30 and leave at 1910, thus
giving passengers 80 minutes for
dinner. The afternoon train, number
6, which has always been due at $40,
will arrive at $40 and remain at the
station until 6:10. The late evening
train has undergone no change ard
will continue to arrive at 9:25 ., m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
LAFOLiETTE NO
LONGER A JOKE

New Orleans Item: 81 feel conf
dent combination of insurgent Re
publicans and Democrats will control
the next house, at least ON questions
of organization, said Mark Sulli-
van, political editor of Golfers Week.
ly, at the ST. Charles hotel Thursday.
ssThe country lis thoroughly disgust
ed with the old line Republicans and
the Democrats who voted with them
and it seems very probable to me
that the dominance of the Aldrich-
Cannon machine is about over.
The prospects are very encour-
aging. When LaFollette came to
the capital he was the loneliest man
there. He was a joke, a pariah, an
outcast. Now he has fifteen follow
ers: or, rather, he is one of fiji
teen able and aggressive leaders of
public opinion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
BANK ROBBERS
HAVE ESCAPED
All Trace of Fugitives is Lost
by Men in Pursuit.

After a chase of nearly forty-eight
hours, during which time the pur-
suers were hot on the trail of the
.fugitives, the Minocqua bank burg
lars have succeeded in Guiding the
posse and are now entirely lost as
far as the pursuers are concerned.
The chase from Minocqua O Brad
ley, distance of nearly forty miles,
made along the tracks of the Chi
cago Milwaukee & ST. Paul and 500
roads, was AN exciting one, shots be-
ing exchanged at intervals, and cap
ture appearing to be certain at
times, but last night, under the
cover of darkness, the fugitives es-
capped and since then no trace of
they are either hiding in the woods
to the north or have escaped on
trains.
Marshall Joseph Loughlin of Mi
nocqua arrived in Wausau this morn
ing to make a search in the city dor
the bandits, one or more of whom
1t is expected the one who was
wounded will endeavor to see a ply
stefan as soon as possible, conse-
quent1y a close watch is being kept
by the Officers in all of the villages
and cities.
Mr. Lough1in said a conductor on
the Milwaukee road told him that a
suspicious looking man had gone
south on his train and another re-
port was that another one of the
gang had boarded a train on the
500 line, thus making good his es-
cape. The stories are more or less
conflicting regarding the pursuit,
the direction taken by the bandits,
etc. It lis however, believed that
they have made good their escape
and that if they are captured, it will
not be in this vicinity
Since the burglary the Wausau
officers have kept a close watch at
the depots and all other means of
entrance to the city and not one, to
their knowledge, has entered the
city, who answered the descriptions
Of the men.
Mr.. Loughlin declared he was
confident that one of the shots he
fired took effect as one of the men
was seen to fall and his companions
sau Daily Record.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE PARTY

Employees ia the IRELAND Packing
Plant and friends and acquaintance
Of Mr.. VIM. Weiland gave him a plea
SAINT surprise at his home on Washing
ton Ave, Friday evening. it being his
9th birthday. They came Informally
unannounced aud caught William en-
jOyiDg the comforts of his home along
side coal fire, wholly unexpected.
He made the pest of his surprise and
himself and wife turned their coy
little home over TO their guests and
ing. They played cards, told stories,
enjoyed refreshments and delightful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
NEW PILLARS HAVE ARRIVED

The long expected pillasters for the
new Wood County National Bank
building have arrived and are now
being put into place. These are
solid Bedford stone and are rs feet
long and weigh many ton. 1t is quite
an undertaking to handle them with.
out defacing or injuring them. All
concerned will be glad when they are
into place and fixtures On the new
building. The first two sent here
were badly injured 10 transportation
and could not be used, therefore the
delay of one month.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
BANK ROBBER
SENTENCED
Joseph Laid Pleads Guilty to
Blowing Up Athens Bank and
Gets Twelve Years

WAUsAu, Wisconsin, Oct. 10
Joseph Ladd. alias Lytkie. alias Rand
pleaded guilty Tuesday afternoon in
Municipal court before Judge Mar
chetti to the charge of blowing open
the safe Of the Athens State bank,
and was sentenced to twelve years in
Waupun. The prisoner pleaded for
leniency, claiming he had always been
bounded by officers of law. He ad-
mitted to having served many SEN
fences on charges ranging from minor
crimes to attempt to murder.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
In HIS NEW STORE

If. L. Steib has moved his stock of
drugs and fancy articles from his old
stand in the Witter House property,
to his new building recently fixed
up and prepared for his occupancy
on First Street North, just opposite
the First National Bank building.
While his new store will be a little
smaller than the Iold one, it has been
specially prepared and fitted up for
his occupancy. 1t will (be more con-
venient and pleasant in every re-
spect. The change will be an agree
able one for Mr. Steib.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
TUMDLES ON
A PITCHFORK
Farmer Falls From Load of Hay
and Is Impaied--His Condition
is Serious

NEENAH, Wisconsin, Oct. 20
3. Merrill, a prominent farmer near
here, lies in critical condition in his
home as result Of being impaled on
a pitchfork. He fell to the ground
with a tip over load of hay, and the
fork entered his thigh. il. Christen-
son, and aged resident lies in the
hospital with two fractured hips, hav-
ing fallen off haystack. He is not
expected to live.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
RESOLUTIONS OF RESPECT

Adopted by the Grand Rapids
Lodge No. 81, 1. O. O. F. held at it IS
regular session on Oct. 10Th, 1903.
Whereas the Creator and allWise
ruler has seen fit to remove from our
midst Brother A. L. Gross;
Be it resolved, by the death of
Brother A. L. Gross, his lodge has
lost a member by them dearly loved,
his home has lost kind and loving
father, the community a noble and
much honored citizen, whose exam
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

From a letter we received today
from S. F. 7'rickey, formerly of Wau-
pun, but now of Lisbon, Michigan,
in which he says that he has been
in that state for a month picking
p1ums, peaches, grapes and apples.
He says that, that is fine fruit couI
try. One man has $50 acres set out
with fruit alone and another man had
ed gather. He wishes to be remem-
bered to his friends in Wood and
Juneau counties.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
DEATH OF MISS IDA SCHULTZ

Miss Ida Schultz, who has been
living with her sister, Mrs. Bartz,
in the town of Seneca, just outside
of the city limits, died Saturday
October 23rd, of cancer, after lin
gering illness. She was 81 years, Z
months and 10 days old when she
passed away. The funeral service
took place Monday afternoon at
the ST. Paulis Ev. Lutheran church,
Rev. VIM. Nommnesen, officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
MILLADORE HUNTERS FINED

Rudolph and Frank Krupka of Mil
ladore were arrested Sunday by Game
Wardens w. A. Cole of Vesper, and
J. W. Foster of Wausau, on the
charge of hunting without a license.
The violation occurred just over the
county line so the law breakers were
taken before Justice Fish, of Most
nee, who fixed the fine at $500
and costs, each.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
FAREWELL SURPRISE FOR
MISS DOROTHY STEEN

On Thursday evening about twenty
five of Miss Dorothy Stems friends
gave a surprise party in her honor at
her home on Eighth Street North.
All present spent a very enjoyable
evening. The Steen family will soon
move to Park Falls. They will
be greatly missed by their Grand
Rapids friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
Goodness & Chapman
Second St. North.

pie followed iby all would make the
world more full of friendship love
and truth
Be it further resolved that copy
of these resolutions be spread upon
our minutes and published in local
his family.
H. Rablin,
w. B. Raymond,
A. B. Feweu
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
| JOHN C. SPOONER
WINNING RICHES

Washington Letter to Memphis
Commercial Appeal: Senator Spooner
left the senate two years ago a poor
man. His income since then is es-
timated at $4,000 to $4,000 a year.
He is practicing law in New York.
He is now sc years old.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
Always on the Job

in our workshops. Our hands are
ever ready for work so if you should
happen to have a break down come
Or send to us and we will right your
carriage wrongs in short order. We
of carriages, using only the best ma
terials and employing only the most
skilled workmen You will find us
ready in all emergencies and our
charges are very moderate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

GIRL WANTED For general house
work. Inquire Of Mrs Max Stein.
berg. 1w
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

susanna:
Good housewives prefer Cold Medal
Flour. SALOME.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

There are other special charges
levied against the Towns, Villages,
School districts, etc. in the county
making the total amount levied
$40, 81. 95 in all.
The above levy is IS, 973.17 higher
than it was for the year 1908.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28
STATE TAXES
HIGHER
The Secretary of State Submits
Figures on Wood County For
the Year 1909

Fred Eberhardt, County Clerk, has
State taxes levied against property in
Wood County, as follows.
State of Wisconsin, IS
To the County Clerk of Wood
County, Grand Rapids, Wis,
Dear Sir:-Pursuant 10 law, [ here
by certify that the following is a
correct statement of taxes apportioned
and levied upon Wood County for the
wear 19OY:-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

S0O1Ul 81
SPECIAL CHARGES UPON TOWNS, VII
Lagos, ETC.
[ futher certify that there are the
following special charges against said
County for said year, which should be
collected and paid over with the above
taxes, tO-Wit:
For care Chronic Insane 364O rs
:. Northern Hospital ................. 1868 43
:. Home for Predetermined ....... 1898 SO
:. Industrial School for Boys. $50 q
S6QaS TX
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-10-28

Calumet, in the Standard l lb. can,
sells at moderate cost-but is great
in all round satisfaction. You use
less fit makes the baking lighter.
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full drugs, and to-day holds the record
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thOusandsof Observation-Disclosures
on file in the Pinkham laboratory at
Lynn, Mass, from women who have
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Irregularities, periodicpains, backache,
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Every suffering woman owes it to her
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If you would like special advice
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Lynn, Mass. Her advice is free,
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Advertised List No. "a.

Following is the list of unclaimed
letters at the Rock Island postofice
Tor week ending June II. 1909: Mr..
Brown, H. Blensoe. w. C. Cole. A. ].
Dorsman CD. Miss Ruby Fuhr, Miss
Della Gale, H. d. Green, Christ Hal.
Ed Haywood, Earl Johnson, Mrs. Mary
f. Layton. Fl. LOuis. II. w. Moffett,
Miss McCollie, e. II. QuiSley. Alexan-
der Quist. Lester Raifsnider, ]. d.
Smith. Mrs. Charles Shepard. J. b.
Seaman, Mrs. a. B. Trousdale. Fred
Thomas. Lewis Wright, ]. Word. Mrs
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1909-06-14
| business. according to official govern
ment reports.
SILVIS

Miss G. Richards of Chicago is visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Richards of Eleventh street.
Guy Taylor and family, who Ia re
resided in .Silvis during the past three
years, have moved to Valley Junction,
Iowa. Mr.. Taylor is engineer on the
Rock Island road.
Mrs. Frank Warren and son, Morris
have returned from Davenport aft:
spending a few days at the home Of
the latter's brother
Mrs. j. r. Kirkman and son. Kar.
are visiting relatives in Des Moines.
Miss Hyde, sister of Mrs. J w. Pike,
has returned and expects to spend the
summer in Silvis.
Walker Brown of Gable is visiting
at the home of George Nichol.
Thomas Mills and daughter, Grace
are visiting Mrs. John Groom.
A 5000 pound safe has been installed
IN the postoliice
Mrs. Mary McAlphin arrived Sunday
from Clarinda, Iowa. 20 visit her daTgh-
ter, Mrs ]. r. Kyle.
C. w. Crossley, who has been in the
freight service. has accepted passel-
ger run from Rock Island to Blue IS
land
Mrs. e. NJ Scott, accompanied bv
Miss +. Mills of Sherrard. returned
home Monday evening.
The Silvis baseball nine played JOS
lin on the home grounds Sunday. the
score being 3 to G in favor of Silvis
! a new drug store has been started
in Silvis by the Ennis Drug company
y w. C. T. L. meeting was held al
/ the home of Mrs. Clark Corbin Thurs
, day afternoon with Mrs. Sarah Os
borne leader.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Dipple OF SIKH
| street are the parents of n little son.
| The school children have n picnic on
! Campbell's island Friday afternoon. il
being the last day of school for this
term.