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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1909-09-16

dencc this afternoon while the master
lay dead. George Murphy, chief en-
gineer Of tho estate, was the bridegroom.
and the bride was Mary spaulding, a
parlor maid They alone OF all the en-
ployes on the estate were not appraised
Of Mr.. Harriman's death until after the
ceremony had been performed. The we'd
ding was held in st. Mary's Catholic
Church at Arden, and as II was Mrs.
Harriman's expressed wish that her
husbands death should not interfere
with the plans and the happiness of
the servants, they drove forth from the
estate In Mrs. Harrtman's own wagon
ette.
WILL NEVER KNOW CAUSE OF
DEATH.
Perhaps never before has any death
bed been watched as closely as was E.
II. Harriman's. for from the moment the
small army OF newspaper men who wen
down from New York again returned tc
their vigils at the foot Of the mountain
came emissaries from Wall street Their
to-day came another visitor-Death.
Robert l.. Gerry. the son-in-law, sale
tonight:
1.-THE cause OF Mr. Harriman's dealt
probably will never be known"
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-08-28
BRANCH APPELLATE COURT

AXEL CHYTRAUS, Presiding Justice.
FREDERICK A. SM1Tl
A. r. Porter, Clerk Appellate Court.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1909-08-28
nine STRONG REPUBLICANS TALKED OF FOR MAYOR:
6Ma Alexander @M John sm Leroy Goddard
judiciary Of Cook County.

APPELLATE COURT JUDGES
JESSE HOLDOM. Presiding Justice.
RANK BAKER, HENRY V. IF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
MANY ADVANTAGES IN
GRAND RAPIDS

Did you ever stop to think that
our city is a city that enjoys many
natural and acquired resources-a
city that needs but the skillful man.
ipulation of man to make them yield
bountifully Of their rich treasure-a
substantial city whose foundations
are laid upon a soil that cannot be
surpassed for productiveness-a city
supplied with the very best and pur-
est of water-a city whose educationa
advantages have reached a standard
through the skillful direction of COM
petent officials, second to that of nc
other place of its size anywhere
city where harmony among the COM
municants OF the different churches Is
in perfect accord with the object
sought by our forefathers of the May
flower, and all doctrines are ably
expounded with untrammeled freedom
from the pulpits of our different
churches---a city whose social advan-
tages are equal to those afforded by
places many times it's size and age
city where the rich enjoy every
luxury desired, and the poor are not
allowed to suffer-a city where peace
and good will toward all men is ex-
emplified.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22

T. J. Cooper, P. F. Bean, J. J..
Hazard, w. A. Owen, C. .Powderly.
Louis Barrett and j. B. Grignon. At
the home we found Alex @. Smith
and Mrs. Bailey, brother and sister
OF the deceased. From Alex we
learned that three brothers were in
the service. Ralph and Alex en-
listed from Waushara county, (the
first two volunteers from the coun-
ty) May 3, and 5, 1861, as 90 day
men, and at the end of 80 days both
enlisted for 3 years. Another brother
(William) Joined them little later
all enlisting in Co. G, 5th Wis. Reg
The last named was killed in battle
at Fredericksburg, Va.
Ralph served out his three year
term and returned home. Alex re-
enlisted and remained to the end
Of the war. He is an attorney of
some note and now lives in Beatrice.
Nebraska. He is now Sd years old
being younger than his brother, Ralpt
There is also one other brother
living in North Dakota, who was
not able to attend the funeral.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22

future good of this city, should be
exerted by those who have the city s
interest at heart.
We have no objection to their
crossing upon the present bridge
and streets leading to said bridge, if
it is deemed the best crossing by
general expression of the people of
this city, 1t would do no harm to
leave that question to vote of the
people and if they should decide it
would be cheapest and for the flu
ture best interests of the city to re-
build the present bridge so that it
could take care of this added Street
Car traffic, we say amen to the de-
cision. On the other hand if it
should be the best Judgment of the
people of this city that the present
bridge will last fifteen or twenty
II
years longer with proper repairs, care
and attention, and that a new bridge
should be erected farther up the
river to accommodate the increasing
business and travel, then we shall
say amen to that decision. A friend
ly discussion of this question early
with only the future public good in
mind cannot help but finally dispose
of this matter for the best of all
concerned.
We are all human and naturally
more or less selfish. We often al
low our judgment to lean towards
our selfish interests, and consequent
ly work and see things towards that
end. Even this is perhaps per-
missable if not carried to the ex-
IRENE. We would certainly be per-
fectly satisfied to grant the new
Street Railway Company liberal
franchise, everything they want, and
when it comes to the question OF
building a new bridge, or repairing
the present one, so as to provide
for street car line, let that be left
to a vote of the people of this city,
and that we believe would be a fair,
just solution of this proposition.
What say you?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
Thursday, April %, 1909
DIGNIFIED SENATOR

Senator LaFollette, being such a
positive man, and entertaining on
many of the questions of the day
very radical views, to even men
ton his name brings opposition. But
no one can read the proceedings OF
the senate in which the senior sen
ator from Wisconsin takes part, but
that he must concede that he (Ls
Follette) is an able, courteous, dis
tinguished and polished senator. Nc
matter how much we may disagree
with Senator LaFollette, candor com
pels the admission that Wisconsin
has in the senate an able represen
tative.-Merrill Daily Herald.
Friend Johnson we are GLAD
to know that you are willing to give
the Senior Senator his just due
That's more than many of his oppon
ents will do. He is entitled to fair
treatment from all newspaper pub
fishers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
RESOLUTION OF RESPECT

Adopted by the Grand Rapids
Lodge No. 81 I. o. o. F. at it's reg.
ular session held April Is, 1909.
Whereas the Creator and ALL
wise Ruler has seen fit to re-
move from our midst Brother John
Wagner. Be it
RESOLVED By the death OF
Brother John Wagner his lodge has
lost member by them dearly loved,
his home has lost a kind and low
ing father, the community a noble
and much honored citizen, whose ex-
ample followed by all would make
the world more full of friendship,
love and truth. Be it further
RESOLVED That a copy of these
resolutions be spread upon our min
utes published in a local paper and
sent to the members Of his family.
H. RABLIN,
G. w. DAVIS,
c.. A. COHEN,
Committee.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
More Anent New Bridge Proposition

Naturally there is considerable
talk about the new street railway
project and connected Herewith the
question of crossing the Wisconsin
river will have to be disposed of.
Everybody is in favor of the con-
struction of the new street railway
and there will be no opposition to
a liberal franchise. At present t
stockholders in said company are
largely local stockholders. In the
future this company may become a
part of a railway system that will
connect the entire Wisconsin River
Valley, at least we shall hope so,
and the present stockholders may
sell out or change control For this
reason only care and caution for the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
TWIN CITY BOTTLING
WORKS SOLD

The Twin City Bottling Works or
pop factory on Baker ST., operated
by Messrs. Klein & Young, was sold
Monday to the Grand Rapids Brew.
ing Co. Consideration private.
The entire plant, consisting of ma
chinery and all the necessary para
phernalia for the making of soft
drinks will be merged with that of
the Grand Rapids Beer Bottiine
works. T he new proprietors have
taken immediate possession, but the
plant will not be moved until about
the first of May. Ed Young, of the
firm of Klein & Young, will remain
in charge until the transfer is made,
after which it is the intention of
the new management to engage and
put in charge of this department
of their business an experienced
soft drink manufacturer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22

Any lady reader of this paper Will
receive. on request. a clever No
Drip" Coffee StraiDer Coupon privi
lege, from DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis.
1t is silver plated, very pretty and
positively prevents all dripping of tea
or coffee. The Doctor sends it with
his new free book on Health Coffee"
simply to introduce this clever substi-
tute for real coffee. DR.. Shops
Health Coffee is gaining it's great
popularity because Of: first, it's ex-
Quisite taste and flavor; second, it's
absolute healthfulness: third, it's
economy-lalb Csc; fourth, it's con-
venience. No tedious 20 to 30 minutes
boiling. made in minute says
Dr.. Shoop. Try it at your grocer's,
for a pleasant surprise. Sold by all
dealers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
500 Reward. 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded
all it's stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Ca
tarrh Cure is the only positive cure now
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system
thereby destroying the foundation OF the
disease, and giving the patient strength by
building up the constitution and assisting
nature in doing its work. The prOprietors
that they offer One Hundred Dollars for any
case that it fails to cure. Send for list OF
testimonials.
Address F. j. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o
Sold by all Druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for consultation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22

The old fashioned way Of dosing a
weak stomach, or stimulating the
Heart or Kidney is all wrong. DR..
Shoop first pointed out this error.
This is why his prescription-Dr.
Shops Restorative-is directed en-
tirely to the Cause of these ailments
the weak inside or controlling nerves.
1t isn't so difficult, lays DR.. Shoop. to
strengthen weak Stomach, Heart, or
Kidneys, if one goes at it correctly.
Each inside organ has its controlling
or inside nerve. When these nerves
fail, then those organs must surely
falter. These vital truths are leading
druggists everywhere to dispense and
recommend DIR. Shops Restorative
Test it a few days and see. Improve
ment will promptly and surely follow.
Sold by " ood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
MINISTER HICKS SUCCESSOR

The nomination by President Taft
Tuesday of Thomas c. Dawson OF
Iowa for minister to ChiIa ends the
diplomatic career of John Hicks
owner of the Oshkosh Northwestern
Mr.. Hicks will return to his home
and resume the management Of his
paper.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
Low Colonist Rates to Pacific Coast Daily
Throughout April.

These special low rate tickets are
availab on our daily and personally
c abducted tours in tourist sleeping
cars through to the coast, via the Chi
cago, Union Pacific & North Western
Line.
For full particulars write S. A,
Hutchinson, Manager. Tourist Dept,
2l2 Clark ST., Chicago, Iii or address
nearest ticket agent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
RRINELANDER ALDER
MAN Threatened

Rhinelander, Wis, April 19.-Ald.
Frank Pecor, a member of the coun-
Gil. is in receipt of an anonymous
letter in which his life is threaten
ed unless he leaves the city within
three days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
ROBT. MORRIS, COUNTY
SUPT. REELECTED

The people of Wood County re
elected Superintendent Morris as
their county superintendent for a
period of four years. The cities of
Marshfield and Grand Rapids, having
school districts, do not vote for coun
ty superintendent. The vote by pre-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
A COLLEGE STUDENTS
EXPENSIVE FUN

Appleton, Wis, April LIT will
cost a senior student at Lawrence
university $25 for pulling a fire
alarm box, for fun.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
FUNERAL SERVICE OF
RALPH S. SMITH

The following members Of Wood
!aunty Post went to the home OF
4e late Ralph S. Smith on Satur-
~, April II, to take charge OF tie
st services during the burial of
5omrade r. S. Smith w. H. Gets,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22
Three More IFS

IF you want to put your money
where you can get it when
needed, and where it will
draw compound interest, ask
about our savings depart
ment.
IF you desire to pay your bills
SO they will stay paid, use
one of our pocket check books
They are free.
IF there is anything about bank
ing Or money matters which
you do not fslly understand,
ask us. We are glad to ex-
plain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-22

The REPORTER for 81 a year.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03

awoke with a start. Henceforth his
one object in life was to destroy her.
"Chookie, chookie. chookie" he call
ed softly. Poor chookie! Come and
get some corn"
He threw handful Of dirt about his
feet, and the hen stood on one foot
and craned her neck. Poor man.
she chuckled and recommended opera
tiops on the tomatoes.
Her back was toward him, and Pap
Hildreth got down on his hands and
knees and crept toward her. Nearer
and nearer he drew until the prize was
within his grasp. Oh. glory of glories!
He reached out and. with the words
Dang you-now I've got you" made
a grab at her. Alas that it should be
the part of man to simply propose!
The hen sidestepped again and sought
the other side of the row Of vines.
Pap Hildreth lay still and said
things to himself He made up his
mind now that when he caught the
hen he would pluck her feathers out
one by one and tie her down to bed
of ants. And be would catch her. This
he vowed.
"Chookie. chookie" he cried. softly
extending one bare arm toward her.
A yellow moth settled down and
alighted on his arm. Glory. The hen
saw the moth and was creeping toward
it. Now he would have her sure. Just
let her within his reach, and
She came slowly. trustingly. the vel
low moth her loadstone to destruction.
At last she was there. He would wait
for her to make reach fer the moth
Then he would grab her by the neck:
he would jab one Of her eyes out with
his finger. Yes, he would take that
much revenge at once. She came,
and Pap IIildreth felt Il sharp pain.
as though his arm was pokcd by n
redhot iron, and, 10, she was away
again. the yellow moth 1uttcrinG in
her beak!
Human flesh can endure but so much.
and Pap Hildreth's stock OF patience
was exhausted.
The drab hen had pcckcd Pap Hill
dreth on the muscles of the forearm.
leaving a puncturc from which oozcd
a little trcklc of blood. Noting this.
Pap IIildrcth cast strategy TO the
winds and sprang 10 his feet. with a
growl.
II might shoot her" he muttcrcd,
slipping his galluscS down and tying
them about his waist. only it 'ud be
too easy death for her. ! wanter
torture her. so I'll run her down, L
will. by gosh
Accordingly he made dash for the
hen, and the hen made dash for the
fence. She went through with flying
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03

Then when she least expected it he
would seize her and pluck her neck
feathers out one by one and with his
own fingers force small particles OF
sharp gravel stones into her eyes. He
would laugh at her helplessness and
gloat-yes. that's what he'd do. gloat-
over her helplessness. And be would
take her life slowly. torturing her all
the while. He might burn her to
death. but slowly. or scald her in the
big copper caldron. little piece at
time.
So far his mind was fully made up.
Now ne must proceed to act. So be
whistled softly-whistled in dusty,
wheezy treble-"0le Zip Coon"
He couldn't see the hen. but he knew
she had picked up her head to listen.
So he with great difficulty scraped
away at his left eye until he had 1t
clean enough to see little. He still
kept whistling, although every note
gave him pain. and the dusty perspira-
ton running down his face was all
that furnished the necessary moisture
for his whistle.
He stopped whistling and began to
hum '"There Were Ninety and Nine"
as he squeezed himself through the
fence, keeping his eye on the hen.
poor man." she said. sidestepping
yard or two and smiling at him.
"Cuss you!' whispered Pap Hildreth.
"Jest you waitn
The hen, which had been scratching
in time to his whistle. said something
softly to herself and looked so pleased
that all the dormant evil in Pap Hill
dreth's nature that had slumbered on
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03

from q long distancc-two voices, in
fact-to which he heard his daughter,
his own flesh and blood, the darling of
his old age, reply:
'Nlal:c him promise first. dear"
"pul me out" supplicatcd Pap Hill
drcth weakly. For heavens sake, pull
me out. Tommic"
"kin | have Susan?' came the re.
sponsc.
Yes, YOU kin, on one condition"
family replied Pap lIildrcth.
Make him name it," said the other
voice.
Name it," said Tom.
"If you'll catch me that old hen"
answered Pap Ilildreth.
"I'll do it." said Tommie. And he
did
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03

trousers leg in helpless frenzy. Die
she must, and now-right now. She
should live TO make his life terror
not another minute longer than he
could help.
But how was he to accomplish his
end? Any hen is clever when it comes
to the last Lights out" call. This
particular hen he well knew would try
all his reSourcefulness.
He would deceive her. Yes. that
was the only way. He would let her
think he considered her audacity clev-
er: he would go any lengths so that
her suspicious might not be aroused.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03

grew stronger, and within three months
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The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03
4 Card.

This is to certify that all druggists
are authorized to refund your money
If Foley's Honey and Tar fails to
cure your cough or cold. 1t stops
The cough, heals the lungs and pre-
vents pneumonia and consumption.
Contains no opiates. The genuine
is in the yellow package. Lowman
Drug Co., A. G. Dukes.
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03

citation
es'f@1AIN'T cause don't think he's
good enough. Tommie's the
best man ever had on this
- farm. 'Tain't cause Of thai
.er anything else. only he can't have
nv Susan, an / told him so this
mornin'."
Pap Hildre+S finished filling the old
brown baskt % ith potatoes and arose
stifly from his knees. There was a
peaceful, satisfied look on his scanned
face as he wiped his dirty hands on
his freshly washed overalls and let his
.eyes roam about him.
I'm comfortable" be said, address
1ng the old drab hen that was in
4dustriously pecking holes in the mel
low red tomatoes just beyond. I'm
comfortable we'll fixed
The hen turned her back upon him
and sent u spray Of dust over the low
wire fence with the unerrinS aim OF
her kind directly in his face.
The dirt se.Ncd in his hair an0
beard, and Pa, . .ldreih set his basket
down and wiped his mouth on his'
sleeve.
Now. he, Pap Hi!dreth. was mode
farmer not only To his family. but to
everything on the farm. To this par
ticular drab hen he had always been
kind and indulgent. Time out OF num-
Der had he let her offenses so unpun
ished only because his heart was big
and he could overlook little mistakes
She was a nuisance. too; he confessed
it to himself now as he spat the grit
out from beneath his teeth and watch,
ed her destroy whole punches Of red
tomatoes. She had never acted like
other hens that he could remember.
and his acquaintance with hens was
large. She had never laid an egg In
her life. She had simply stood around
with a proud, defiant air and waited
for the other hens to do their work.
Then she would proceed to clean up
on the fruits Of their labor. She ate
the eggs. She was an aristocrat-no
doubt of that. She was big and fat
and sleek. Her comb was red as
blood, and she fairly danced and
pranced about, she was SO full of life
and spirits.
"You sure do seem to be enjoyin'
aife." continued Pap Hildreth, coming
over to the fence and looking over.
He smiled at the hen from his lips and
heart and one eye. The other had a
gravel chip in it and couldn't smile.
Pap Hildreth kept it closed.
The hen lifted her head and listened
without turning. Then she put her
head impudently on one side and said
something soto voce.
A red flush stole up across Pap Hill
dreth's already red neck and face.
"If she didn't say devil as plain as I
er any man kin say 1t. then my hear
1n's gettin' bad" he told himself.
Now. as usual. Pap Hildreth. being
In an amiable mood. had addressed the
hen in a gentlemanly way. He had
simply said. I'm comfortable well
fixed" and that was au-nothing
about such q remark for hen to take
objection to. and he knew it.
He didn't like it bit. but he simply
grinned foolishly and turned to pick
up his basket.
Then the drab hen said something
that fairly made his short hair bristle
something that even he could not let
go unchallenged. He heard it distinct
ly and knew there was no mistaking.
He returned to the fence. his heavy
eyebrows knitted in frown. and the
hen turned and faced him. For mo-
The times and democrat. [volume] (Orangeburg, S.C.) 1881-current, 1909-08-03
The shoe seller seldom Is Free
Booter.
Regular fraudS-false teeth.
Notice of Discharge.

On the oath day of August, 1909,
I will file my final account as ad-
ministrator of the estate Of j. e.
Corley, deceased, with the Judge of
Probate for Orangeburg County, S.
c., and will thereupon ask for my f.
nal discharge as such administrator.
July 81, 1909. John D.. Shuler,
Qualified Administrator Of the estate
Of ]. E. Corley, deceased.
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ment I q e [ " o
looked into one
anotller'S e Y e S {:
t b en- the b e u
turned her back
upon him again
with all q boss
diSdain and sent
a b ar 4 full Of
gravel into his
face At C ! o S z
quarters.
1t was q terri
bic insult. an I'M
pardonable one.
Her life m u 5 t
pay the penalty.
SO decided Pap
Hildreth, stand
ing w i t h p s
dra wn back from
dust filled teeth
and eyes tig h t
closed and hands