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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
GRAND OPENING OF
THE GRAND THEATRE

The new electric theatre was
crowded Saturday evening at its op-
ening performances. The seating ca
pacity was taxed to it's utmost at
each performance. The pictures were
clear and beautiful; the singing and
piano playing was excellent and the
entertainment was everything that
had been advertised and promised and
was excellent in every respect. The
new machine worked faultlessly and
everything that transpired proved
that the managers thoroughly under
stood their business, that Of pleas
ing the audience.
The place was we'll lighted and
tastefully decorated giving it a cozy
cheerful appearance.
The pictures of Nero, and the
burning of Rome" taken from his
tory, could not have been finer, and
gave one a better idea of the condi-
tions that prevailed at that time thar
all the ancient history one could
read in a lifetime.
AN Aerial Elopment made q
laughing hit and gave the audience
glimpse of an up-to-date flying ma
chine in action in mid-air
Mrs Buchheim and son Albert are
certainly entitled to great credit for
the opening of a first-class cleo
trio moving picture show in our city.
They promise to present only high
class slides, and none that will of
fend even the most refined taste
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
A MERRY CHRISTMAS FOR
THE BLIND HILDREN

Will you give a two cent stamp
to make merry Christmas for some
blind child?
Is there such an unfortunate in
your community who does not, but
should know that the state offers
him or her free and practical ed
ucation for a paying trade at the
State School in GAINESVILLE?
Educational officers, teachers, par
ents, guardians, friends and any 9th
ers are requested to send addresses
of such children to Supt J. F. Brown
at once.
1t is expected that there will be
many new students at the State
school about the first of the new year
as a result of this movement. Supt,
Brown will gladly answer any ques-
tions
Among students at the school at
present from Wood county are Oscar
lesser, Saratoga.
The teaching force trains students
in piano tuning, carpet weaving, ham
mock and broom making, chair can
ing, basket and mattress making,
sewing and dressmaking, housekeep-
ing and cooking and other trades
and professions which produce com
Portable livelihood
Many partly blind children are ad-
missible. Summer vacation extends
over twelve weeks. The opportuni-
ty offered by the state should be
taken advantage of.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
DEATH OF MRS.
Will HELMINA MILLER

Mrs Wilhelmina Miller died Mon
day afternoon, Dec. 13, 1909, at four
O'Clock after a long illness of
years duration from the effects of
curvature of the spine, at the home
Of her daughter, Mrs. August Roepke
who resides at 1922 Oak street. She
was 65 years and % days old when
she died. She was a member of the
Seventh-Day Adventist church and
had always been a good Christian
woman. She was beloved by all
those who enjoyed her acquaintance.
The funeral took place Thursday
afternoon from the house at / o'clock
and from the church at 2 O'Clock, in
charge of Geo. w. Baker & Son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
MORE EARLY
HISTORY
Letter Written by Mrs. M. H.
LobdeIl.
Jasper, Mimi. Nov. -, 1909.

Jasper, MIMI. NOV. u, l9O9.
Dear Mrs. Coopor:-I received yours
OF the 18th, and It brings TO me many
pleasant memories also he first great
bereaNmt mt OF my life, when our dear
boy was taken from Us Rev. Jesse
cole was pastor of the church at that
time. | think Rev. Bancroft was
pastor of the church when | became
member. Then came Rev. Mitchell,
Rev j d, Cole. Rev Jesse Cole. Rev.
Haskell Rev. Wesley Walton was pas
tor when We came away | liked him
well, but he was bitterly criticised by
some. and | think now, he was SO
young, and if we had only prayed for
him and the WORK we wanted him to
dc, how much more acceptable it
would have been to our Lord Jesus
Christ. | did not think of that then.
but now if [ have message TO any
church it is, do not criticiSe the pastor
or one another, but love and pray for
one another, and SO keep the comand
Christ gave Us in John 1911.
Now in closing | will just mention
a few of the names of members that
came before me, as | recall the dear old
n. E. church of Grand Rapids. In
the choir. Mr. and Mrs. Ostrander and
Mrs. Buttertield and then Mrs. Samp-
SOD. yes, and | remember Mr. Samp-
son too, Mrs. Scott. Mrs. Webb, Mr.
and Mrs. GriSwold, Mr.. aud Mrs, T. J.
Cooper: my mother, and your friends
Mr.. and Mrs. W. Z. Lobdell Ny bus
bind fell asleep over a year ago, just
worn out, and So willing TO go. Good
BYE May God bless you all. Thank
ing on for remem bering me-
| am sincerely yours,
Mrs. NJ. Fl. LobdelI
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16

its Her husband was at her bed
side at the time of her death.
Mrs. John Mosher, formerly Miss
Dorothy Koch, was born at Sshles-
Wlg-Holstein province, Germany, Jan
uary Il, 1869. When a young wom-
an she came to America with the
rest of the family and settled in
Grand Rapids, and in the year 1898.
became the wife of John Mosher of
this city, Mr.. and Mrs. Mesher hav-
Ing resided here since that time
During the past few years the de-
ceased had been a sufferer of nerv-
Gus troubles and three weeks ago
she was taken to the Sanitarium at
oshkosh where the best of special
treatment was given her, but in
spite OF the excellent care which she
received, she was unable to ward
Off the final Illness Her last mo-
ments were peaceful and she was
conscious almost to the last. Those
of her immediate relatives who live
to mourn her death are her husband,
four children, Miranda, Charlotte,
Leslie and John; her aged parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. Koch; two brothers,
Leo Koch of Grand Rapids and Jul
lus of Tomahawk; and two sisters.
residing at Theinsville and Tomahaw
respectively. During Mrs. Mosher's
period of residence in this city she
made large number of friends,
whose testimony concerning the life
OF the deceased is evidence enough
of the true Christian character that
has been recently taken away
On Monday afternoon at two
o'clock the funeral services took
place from the home and from the
church at half-past two, Rev. Neil
icke Of the German Lutheran church
officiating. Beautiful and appropri-
ate music was furnished by members
of the church and after the services
the body was laid to rest in Forest
Hill cemetary
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
MISS GEORGIA
RiDGMAN ENTERTAINS

About fifteen young people were in
vited Saturday evening to the home
Of Miss Georgia Ridgman to meet
the Misses Myrtle PIayman and Nina
Chenevert of Stevens Point Various
card games Were p,aye1 and general
good time was enjoyed by those pres
ent. Later i'm the evening delicious
refreshments were served, shortly
after which the company dispersed
and blowed their homeward way thru
the midnight snow. Al report a
most delightful time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
MODERN WOODMEN
ELECT OFFICERS

The Modern WoOdmen of America
held an election of officers Thursday
evening, December 9th The follow
ing lis a list Of the officers:
V. C.-H. J. Giese.
Advisor-Arthur Christianson.
Banker-H. G.. Timm
Clerk-A. d. HILL
Sentry-Walter HerschIeb.
Watchman- Kawalski.
Escort-G. R. Schumam f
The lodge will hold a joint meeting
with the Royal NeighIbors in January
for the purpose of installing the new
officers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
FORESTERS ELECT
NEW OFFICERS

At the last meeting of Catholic For
esters the following officers were ele
ted for the ensuing term:
Chief Ranger-RObert Nash.
Vice Chief Ranger Link
Financial Secretary Ed Pomain-
Vile
Recording Secretary-Matt Schlig
Past Chief Ranger-Matt Carey.
Trustees Nequette, Frank
BiIlmyre, Albert Trudell
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
WOOD COUNTY
w. R. c. NO. 145

Wood County w. R. G. No. 145
elected the following officers:
President-Joseph L. Beadle.
Senior Vice-Kate Gibson.
Junior Vice-ElIa FeaveI.
Treasurer-Celia Helser.
Chaplain-Matilda Carey.
Conductor-Sarah Gets.
Guard-Mattie Andrew.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
DEATH OF MRS.
JOHN MOSHER

On Saturday friends of the John
Mosher family of this city were much
grieved to hear that Mrs Mosher
had passed away at the Sanitarium
at Oshkosh, Friday afternoon after
suffering an acute attack of periton-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16

Jos. J. Winke1 of Menominee. Mich.
has accepted a position as clerk at
Otto's Pharmacy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
GREEN BAY & WESTERN
FIRE AT MARSHLHND

Word has been rec ived from Marsh
and that on WEDGES ay e ening.
Dec. 8, two cars loaded with soft coal
in addition to the coal shed and water
tank were completely destroyed by
fire. the cause OF the accide, being
unknown. This is the second fire
suffered by the Green Bay & Western
C mpany within the past few months
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
All Wbo
Would Enjoy

good health, with it's blessings, must UNI
derstand, quite clearly, that it involves the
question of; right living with all the term
implies. With proper knowledge of what
is best, each hour of recreation, of enjoy
ment, Of contemplation and of effort may
be made to contribute to living Alright.
Then the use of medicines may be.dis-
pensed with to advantage, but under Or
binary conditions in many instances q
simple, wholesome remedy may be invalu-
able if taken at the proper time and the
California Fig Syrup Co. holds that it is
alike important to present the subject
.truthfully and to supply the one perfect
laxative to those desiring it.
Consequently, the Company's Syrup Of
Figs and Elixir of SIENNA gives general
satisfaction. To get it's beneficial effects
buy the genuine, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co. only, and for sale
by all leading druggists.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
MEMS NOTES..

IVES
Devils Lake-Rev. Haarvel of the
Lutheran church in this city has re-
signed his position. He expects to
leave soon for a visit in Norway.
Fargo-A plea Of not guilty was n
tered by Edward W. Simpson when
arraigned on a charge of killing an
other colored man. The trial was set
for May "a. Simpson had been out
of jail less than two hours when. he
quarreled with the negro proprietor
Of a restaurant and is alleged to have
shot him.
Barlow-While walking on a plank
extending into a pond the year and
a half old son Of Mrs. Amelia Ehnert
fell on ond was drowned. A tassel
on the boys cap was found floating
on the pond and this led to the dis,
covery Of the body. Mrs. Ehnert - a
widow and came here from New York
Mills, Mimi, five weeks ago.
Fargo-The officials of the agricul.
tural college in charge Of the corn
growing contest being carried on by
the pupils of the state under the d.
rection of county superintendent, re-
port a larger entry than in former
years. The state school furnishes the
seed and prescribes how tho work
must be done. Many additional coun-
ties are taking up the work.
Jamestown-Mayor Blewett, who re.
quested Congressman Hanna to send
a supply Of young bass for tho river
above the jamestown dam, and wall
eyed pike for Spiritwood lake, has
received a favorable reply, and both
waters can be stocked with additional
young fish this summer.
Bismarck-The new Bismarck hos.
pital will probably be dedicated July
4, at which time a large delegation
of persons interested is expected to
be present. The probable attendance
from outside is placed at 500 t. 1,aco
people.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
TRAIN LOOTED CAR
SET W|LDl2 HURT
$780, 900 TAKEN FROM G. N, PAS.
SENGER@TRAlN.
Two Bold Bandits Force Crew to Do
Their Bidding and Cause Dis
astrous .Crash-High-
waymen Escape.

Spokane. Wash. May I'm the
holdup Of Great Northern passenger
train No. 3, between Colbert and
Mead. shortly before midnight Satur-
day night, IL persons were injured
when the engine and mail car, sent
wild down the track by the bandits
after they had ri1ed the malls, collid-
ed with the remaining cars Of the
train. 81
The bandits detached the engine
and mail a from the train, ran them
down the track, and, after the regis
tered mail had been opened, sent the
engine back to collide with the cars
standing on the track.
The conductor saw the wild cars
coming at a rate of rs miles an hour,
and he and a trainman placed a tie
on the track in an effort to stop them.
When the train reached Colbert
some switching had to be done. While
the engine crew were busy, two men
appeared in the cab and ordered En-
gineer, William Miner to couple the en-
CINE to the train and pull out. .
After the train had proceeded a few
miles the engineer was ordered to
stop. and he and his fireman were
forced to leave the cab. Two robbers
then went to the door of mail car and
ordered it opened. Their command
was obeyed by Benjamin F. Stumpf,
mail clerk. 2.
Meanwhile two other bandits were
with the engineer and fireman, who
were u%ncoupling the mail car and the
locomotive. Soon after the train
stopped, the conductor, G. L. Robert
son, jumped from the car, but was
driven back by a dozen revolver shots.
Hastily climbing into the CAP, the out
laws sent the engine down the track,
how far is not known.
Halt an hour after the engine and.
mail car had disappeared they were
seen coming down the track and hur-
ried preparations were made to ditch,
the runaways, but without complete
Two special train loads of, deputies
were hurriedly sent from Spokane
when word of the holdup was re-
ceived. Doctors also were taken out
on the train to care for the injured.
Chief Ryan, OF. Hillyard, went out with
q posse and watched all roads leading
toward Spokane. No trace Of the rob-
bers was found. It is reported that
the bandits obtained a large sum Of
money from the registered mail, the
amount being placed at $4,000. 81 J
AS the robbers entered the cab at
Colbert, one said to the engineer:
"You-have heard of us BEFORE" indi-
eating that they had been involved in:
other train holdups in the vicinity OF
Spokane, the last few months.
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Bond Issue to Be Tested.

Fargo.-A short cut to decide the
constitutionality Of the recent bond
issue for a filtration and electric light
plant has been taken. A test case
was started before Judge Pollock,
who. entered q pro forma decision,
and an appeal was at once taken to
the supreme court, where a promise
was secured to have it advanced on
the calendar. A few years ago a bill
was enacted by the legislature which
provided for a bond issue for a new.
capitol and an executive mansion.
The supreme court declared It uncon-
stitutional because two matters were
coupled under one head without stat
ing the amount intended to use for
each. In the recent Fargo bond issue
the filtration and electric light plans
were both voted on under one head,
without a specific sum provided. for
either, merely $4,000 for both.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
NORTHWEST HAS EARTHQUAKE.
Tremor Believed to be an "Echo" from
= South America.

+ Winnipeg, Man, May 17.-When the
earthquake shocks were felt here Sat
urday evening efforts were Immediate
ly put forth to ascertain the extent Of
the territory covered by the tremors
and the amount of the damage infict-
ed. 10 E'"' 90,
kilograms were sent out from Win
nipeg to various places, and in some
instances emissaries were dispatched
from certain centers to inaccessible
points. 10 a# a4s-
Compilation Of the reports received
here Sunday reveal the fact that
shocks varying in intensity were felt
all through Canadian prairies west at
about 1920 o'clock central time Sat-
urday evening, in most places rafting
dishes, banging doors and shaking
windows, while at several points peo-
pie were driven in alarm out of doors.
At Wolseley the well of the electric
light plant caved in just before the
shock was felt and the town was
plunged in darkness.
At Regina patients In the hospital
were shaken out Of bed and people
rushed in terror from hotels and big
buildings.
Other places report cracked plaster,
but hat appears to be the sum of the
damage done.
The shock was very light in this
city, but was distinctly felt at Selkirk
on Lake Winnipeg and from there the
disturbance was noted at scattered
points for 1000 miles west across the
prairie.
Shocks appear to have been most
severe in the heavy "Gumbo" country
of Saskatchewan along the main line
of the Canadian Pacific, but were felt
as far north as Prince Albert.
1t is the first time in known history
that earthquake shocks have visited
the Red river or Saskatchewan valleys
and Professor Frank Allen, Phi. D., Of
Manitoba university, said last night
that they might never recur.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
Slap for St. Paul Doctors.

Fargo.-Because the Cass County
Medical society has passed resolu-
lions opposing st. Paul doctors par
ticipating in the program of the State
Medical society here this week, two
other st. Paul medics sent their re-
grets. The matter caused consider
able discussion and will be threshed
out at the next session of the local
society. Violation of medical ethics
by a st. Paul physician in coming
here and testifying against a local
man is said to have been the cause
Of antagonistic resolutions. Grand
Forks was selected as the place for
the next annual meeting of the med
fcal society. New officers are: Presi-
dent, J. E. Countryman of Grafton;
vice president, H. H. Healy of Grand
Forks; secretary, H. J. Rowe Of Cas-
selton; treasurer, ]. D. Taylor of Mi
not.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
New Corporations.


Alfred B%laisdell. secretary Of state,
has issued charters to the following
corporations:
Frontier Milling company, Ken
mare, N. D.; capital stock, $4,000.
Incorporators: Geo. A. D%ivingneand,
Minneapolis. Mimi; Walter G. Poeh-
Ter, Duluth, Mimi; Chas. F. Poehler,
Minneapolis, Mimi, and others.
The Progressive Farmers Tele-
phone company, velva, N. D.; capital
stock, $4,000. Incorporators: Geo.
f. Mills, H. F. Harms, M. E. Bowers,
all of Velva, N. D., and others.
Northwestern Underwriters asso-
citation, Grand Forks, N. D.; capital
stock, 100000. Incorporators: H. H.
Hand, E. sandlie and M. E. Nelson,
all Of Grand Forks, N. D.
Northwestern Land & Investment
company, Lidgerwood, N. D.; capital
stock, $685. 900. Incorporators: J.. l..
Mathews, Tolley, N. D.; A. F. Bonner
and Anton Wohlvend, both Of Lidger-
wood, N. D.
0A466o SOuAIy AIoAu SOAAP0AyS q
naford, N. D.; capital stock, $4,000.
Incorporators: O. l.. Fogderud,, N. K.
Markuson, S. H. Berg and others, Of
Hannaford, N. D.
Farmers and Merchants State
Bank Of Dickey; capital stock, $751;
900. 1ncorporators: H. d. Bloss, c..
E. Larson, w. s. Hall and others, of
Dickey, N. D.
State Bank of Elliott; capital stock,
$4,000. Incorporators: H. P. Holen,
Brandt, N. D.; q. o. swartz and Ole
Brady, Elliott, N. D.
Crocus State bank; capital stock,
$4,000. Incorporators: John +. Ian:
den, Eagle Bend, Mimi; Jos. M. KEEL
ly, Devils Lake, N. D.; c. D. Thomp.
son. Grand Forks, N. D.
Nelson County Agricultural Fair
association, Lakota, N. D.; capital
stock, $25, 1000. Incorporators: A. e.
Sheets, Geo. A. Kellogg, Fred Ferris
and others, of Lakota, N. D.
The Farmers bank of Fessenden,
N. D.: capital stock $4,000. Incor-
porators: e. F. Vollmann, A. I. Voll-
mann and James X. Swan, all Of FEES
sender, N. D.
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After Better Service.

Fargo.-Better local train and mail
service is an aim Of the Fargo Com.
mercial club. From the Great North.
ern a concession was secured for a
passenger coach on the local freight
between here and Crookston, and
more recently mail service was sstab.
lished on the Great Northern local
between here and Grand Forks. The
train leaves here at $3.50 in the after.
noon and returns at 1880 in the
morning. The Northern Pacific has
agreed to hold the Fargo-Marion line
trains Till 10 a. m. This will give
shoppers from that line an oppor.
tunity to trade In Fargo in the early
forenoons.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
NEWS

Bottineau-The Bottineau city coun-
Gil has taken the first steps looking
forward to the installation in Bot
tineau VI a complete system of water
works. The city engineer has been
instructed to make a complete inyes-
tigation and to submit plans for the
proposed work. A sewer system will
also be installed.
Rolla-Rev. and Mrs. ]. P. Schell
have left this city for G%alesburg, N.
D., where Rev. Schell will take charge
Of the Presbyterian church, rs.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
Eleven Farmers Institutes Set.

Superintendent Hoverstad, who has
charge of the Farmers Institute work
in the state Of North Dakota, has set
the dates for the meetings in the west.
ern part of the state. Following are
the towns and also the dates: Wis.
HEX, May 10; Ashley, May 10; Ma
poleon, May 20-21; New England,
May %; Marmath, May "a; Bowman,
May rs; Beeder, May &c; Hettinger,
May 81; Haynes, May 90; New Salem.
June 1; Flasher, June 2.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
North Dakota Convict Escapes.

Bismarck.-James Patterson, alias
Frank Thompson, serving a two-year
term for burglary in the third degree,
escaped from the penitentiary. He
was working in the brickyard and had
been sent to the pit to get out dirt.
Officials had some trouble starting
the machinery, and his absence was
not noticed for about half an hour. He
was sent up from iCass county in Oc-
tober, 1907, and has but t~wenty-eight
days to finish his term. /.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
North Dakota News
Latest Happenings Gathered in the
Flickertail State.
X. c. Council at Grand Forks.


Grand Forks.-At the annual con-
vention Of the Knights Of Columbus
for North Dakota, Fargo, Minot and
Grand Forks were represented. ]. 3.
McKoane and J. K. Barron represent
ed Minot, B. I. Heating and Father
Thomas Egan. Fargo, and M. Nor
man, B. F. Brookhoff and F. e.. Dug.
gan, Grand Forks. The following of.
noers were chosen: Past state dep
uty, B. I. Heating, Fargo; state dep.
uty, F. s. Duggan, Grand Forks; state
secretary, ]. ]. Hannaher, Fargo;
treasurer, r.. 3. Barron, Minot; advo-
cate, M. Norman, Grand Forks; state
warden, J. p. McKeone, Minot; chap
lain, Father C%onsidine, Mimic. Fargo
was decided on as the next meeting
place.
The Hope pioneer. [volume] (Hope, N.D.) 1882-1964, 1909-05-20
A Quandary,

"A necklace of diamonds has been
stolen from mel" said Mrs. Cumrox.
Aren't you going to notify the po-
lice?" II don't know what to do. It
does seem rather classy to be robbed
of jewelry; and yet 1 hate to have peo-
pie think I'd ever miss q little thing
like q necklace"