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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
YOUNG FARMER ACCUSED
OF GRAND LARCENY

An interesting law suit and one
which will no doubt have a later
hearing IN circuit court was tried be-
fore Justice Gerald Ffitzinger, last
Saturday morning.
The facts in the case as brought out
in the hearing are as follows: Some
time in September last John f. Sny-
der of Chicago, demised and leased his
farm consisting of some three hupdred
and thirty-seven acres, situated in the
town of Saratoga, formerly known as
the John Quirk farm with the prIvi-
leges aud appurtenances, to Chas.
Young of Barron Springs, Mich, for
a period Of eighteen months. The
said Chas. Young or party of the
second part to pay to the party
lof the first part, for the use Of
said premises two-thlrds of all
the money received from the
sale of the various productions off the
farm, and to retain as his cnmpensa-
| tiOn the balance or one-third The
party Of the second part, further cove
! nanted that at the expiration of said
term he would surrender said premises
to the party of the first part in as
good condition as they then were,
necessary wear and damage excepted.
A few weeks ago, Mr.. Snyder sold
his farm to E. D. Seeley also Of ChIca-
go, and on going out to take an inven-
! tory of the place, just prior to making
the transfer he ascertained that his
tenant, Chas. YOUNG had sold several
head of cattle and goodly portion of
the fodder, amounting all told to
some s4O0 in value, and pocketed the
proceeds. The cattle had been sold
to the Reiland Packing Co., and the
feed to the Grand Rapids Milling Go.
Mr.. Snyder Immediately swore out
warrant for his tenants arrest. and
the same was executed by deputy
sheriff Mike Mason, who brought the
latter to this city where he was given
hearing Saturday morning in Justice
FritZinger's court. The defendent
acknowledged his guilt to some ex-
tent, but waived further examination
and in consequence was bound over
to the spring term of circuit court.
The prisoner was placed under $1,000
bonds pending his appearance, which
he was unable to furnish at the time
but hoped he might do so as soon as
he could get word to his father at
Barron Springs, Mich. In the mean
while he occupies cell in the county
jail, Mr.. Young is married man
with wife and baby dependent upon
him for their support.
IA We are of the opinion that we shall
fave Mr.. Snyder's presence in our
neighborhood for several weeks to
come, as he, no doubt, will be obliged
to replevin the stock sold and deliver
the same TO the recent purchaser
and present owner Mr.. e. d. Seeley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
WEST SIDE LADIES
SURPRISE FRIEND

Mrs. John Christensen, residing at
1O7 Fourteenth Ave-, S., was very a.
greeably surprised by a number of
her lady friends, Thursday afternoon,
who assembled at her home to make
merry in honor of her birthday. 1t
was a complete surprise to Mrs.
Christensen, who was wholly unaware
of the event and was not cognizant
of the same until her friends trooped
in and rendered their congratulations
The guests brought a goodly supply
of good things to eat with them
and after pleasant social chat all
sat down to bounteous spread. Mrs.
Christensen was the recipient of a
beautiful rocking chair, as a token of
the high esteem in which she is held
by her numerous friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
WOMAN MANAGES
A PAPER PLANT
Miss Callie Mason, Grand
Rapids, First Woman Mana
ger of Paper Mill in United
States,

The Milwaukee Journal has the
following account in their Saturdays S
daily issue about Miss Callie Mason of
this city: The only woman manager
of paper mill 10 the United States
ris believed to be Miss Callie Mason of
this city.
Miss Mason has been bookkeeper
Of the Centralia Pulp and Paper Co,
for several years, and her spare time
has been spent in learning the process
of paper manufacture.
During the last few years she took
on more and more of the work of
manager, being in practical control of
the plant.
When the stockholders held their
last meeting Miss Mason was offered
the management and accepted,
She is very popular in Grand Rapids
society and is known to many Mil
waukee people, L NJ. Alexander of
this city being heavy stockholder
in the Centralia Pulp and Paper Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
ELECTS ITS OFFICERS

The stockholders of the First Ma
tionaI Bank held their annual elec
lion of officers Friday eve. at the
bank and reelected the same officers
and directors.
The report of the years business
for 1903 was read and regarded as
very favorable by the stockholders
the increase amounting to $4,000
After the business meeting the
wives of the stockholders arrived and
served refreshments and the balance
Of the evening spent in social chat
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
TALKING POSTAL CARDS

The talking postal card is the in
vention of a French engineer, and
has become so popular in that country
that the American rights have been
secured and the device will be placed
in the cities of the United States.
The person wishing to send talk
ing postal card to a friend, enter
the booth and talks into a machine
that records the words on the speci-
ally prepared postal card. When the
recipient receives the card a hundred
OF a thousand miles away, he, or per-
haps she, takes the card to the near
est postal booth and inserts it in a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
ORCHESTRA RECEIVES
NUMEROUS CALLS

The Bliss orchestra returned from
their trip to Boyd Saturday morning,
where they discoursed music the
night previous at masquerade
ball given by the people of that city.
The people of Boyd seemed high.y
pleased with the orchestra, and con-
sidered the music the best they had
heard for many a day. This speaks
very highly for the boys, who are re-
ceiving calls almost daily to play at
dancing parties in different parts of
the state. The people of Boyd could
easily have secured music at Eau
Claire, or Chippewa Falls at a good
deal less expense, but gave the Bliss
Orchestra the first call.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21

the medical inspection Of schools for
it bears directly upon the health of
10000, 900 children and by lessening
disease amongst them indirectly con-
Germs the entire population. 1t was
first successfully inaugurated in Bos-
ton in 1894, as result of an epidemic
of diptheria and the great success it
attained and the immense benefits
derived there. demonstrated that
every school is a field for its practice,
Today practically no recognition is
taken Of the physical condition of our
children either to maintain their nor
NAL health or 10 prevent the dissent
nation of disease amongst them. This
state of affairs would not long exist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
Auction Sale.

Will be held at Matt Hammis' place.
town of Plover, mile from Meehan
Station, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1909, at
o'clock a. m. The following personal
property will be offered for sale and
sold to the highest bidder: Horses,
cattle, farm machinery, grain and
lumber. Lunch and refreshments
will be served. W.
L. MYRES, Auctioneer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21

A great many people have kidney
and bladder trouble, mainly due to
neglect of the occasional pains in the
back, slight rheumatic pains, urinary
disorders. etc Delay in such cases is
dangerous. Take DeWitt's kidney
and Bladder Pills They are for weak
back, backache, rheumatic pains and
all kidney and bladder trouble. Sooth-
ing and antiseptic, and act promptly.
Don't fail to get DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. Accept no substi-
tute. Regular size SOC. Sold by
J Johnson & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21

Besides 80 large cups from each 25c
package of DR.. Shops Health Coffee.
/ now put in 25c clever silvered "No,
Drip" Coffee Strainer Coupon Look
for it, The satisfaction of Health
Coffee is, besides, most perfect. Made
only from pure toasted cereals, malt,
nuts, etc. Sold by all grocers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
INSPECTION OF SCHOOLS
Dr.. FIX. PomainyiIle, Writes
The Following With a View
of Lessening Disease by
Medical inspection in Our
Public Schools.
(By DR.. F. Y. PomafnvilIe

by DR.. F. Y. Pomainvillel
No efforts being made at the pres
ent time for the betterment of the
masses. for better sanitary conditions
or for the prevention Of disease occu-
pies a more deserving place than does
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21
VOLUME So, NUMBER 8

For health and happiness De Wits
Little Early RiSers-small, gentle,
easy, pleasant little liver pills, the
best made. Sold by Johnson & Hill
Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21

For SALE-A. l.. Fontaine's resi-
dence property and two lots on corner
of Washington and 9Th streets. If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21

machine which talks the message it
contains. The record on the postal
card is indestructible and the exact
voice of the sender is heard
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-21

on the positive guarantee
that if it does not give sat-
isfaction we will return the
entire amount of money paid
us for it.
We ask all those who are
rundown, nervous, debili-
tated, aged or weak, and
every person suffering from
stubborn colds, hanging-on
coughs, bronchitis or incipi-
ent consumption to try Vinol
with this understanding.
John E. DAILY, Druggist
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The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03

funds for relief of distressed men,
bers, with a capital Of.
Dollars, and have complied with the
statutes of this State in such case
made and provided, as appears from
the articles of incorporation filed in
this office
Now, therefore, I, julius A. Schmahl,
Secretary of State of Minnesota, do
hereby certify that said above named
lncorporatOrs, their associates and
successors, are legally organized as,
and are hereby made an existing cor
poration under the name of The State
Grand Lodge of the United Brothers
of Friendship, Sisters of the Mysteri-
GUS Ten and Juveniles of the State of
Minnesota, with the powers, rights
and privileges, and subject to the linn
itaticns, duties and restrictions by
law appertain thereto.
Witness my official signature here
unto subscribed and the seal of the
State of Minnesota hereunto affixed
this fifteenth day of March in the
year of our Lord one thousand nine
hundred and nine.
Julius A. Schmahl,
(Otfclal SeaD Secretary of State.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03
Eat "krispy Graz kIrs."

Read the ad of the Magic Sham
900 Dryer on 4th page.
Ask your grocer for Krispy Crack
ers, the big red package for 10 cents
Wait for the popular St. Philips
picnic at Spring Park Thursday, July
22nd.
Special Sunday dinner at the St.
Louis Kitchen, 317R Wabasha street.
IS cents.
Habit, the best 5 cent Cigar.
Mr.. G. D. Pickett is now the general
manager of Porters' and Walters
club, 317 Wabasha st.
Now get ready for the big boat ex-
cursion of the U. B. F. and S. M. T.
Wednesday evening. July 7.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. r. Jones, formerly
of 536 st. Anthony avenue, have
moved to 5s2 st. Anthony avenue.
If you don't take your meals at the
Ideal Restaurant, BAL Wabasha st..
you miss good thing, every day
Ben Franklin was arrested Tuesday
morning en- wire from st. Louis,
Mo-. where he is wanted as witness.
See Mr.. Charles H. Miller about
your laundry. He is the manager of
the Valet Laundry Co., 154-156 E..
Sixth street.
st. Philips church has discontinued
its Sunday evening service during the
summer months. Services as usual at
3 and II a. m.
Mr.. r. Charles Adams, who has
been i'll for the last few days, has re-
sumed his duties and will start for
Labrador on the Fourth of July.
We have the best class of home
cook cooking at the Ideal Restaurant,
341 Wabasha. If you are from Mis-
souri, go there and they will show
you.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03

handsome, handsomely dressed la
dies, the music was par excellence,
the night was ideal and everything
was altogether Just too lovely for
anything"
Mr.. Bert E. Adams and Miss Ethel
Allen, OF Lexington, KY, were united
in marriage on last Wednesday even
ing The ceremony was performed by
Rev. w. d. Carter The bride was at
+. tired In white satin gown and car
ried shower bouquet of bride roses.
Miss Cora Allen. sister of the bride,
was maid of honor. The groom was
attended by his brother, r. Charles
Adams. The young people reside at
$40 Rondo street.
Watch and wait for the big boat ex-
curslon under the auspices of the
Finance Committee of the Triennial
committee on the big steamer Pur-
chase and barge, Wednesday, July 7.
Boat leaves foot Of Jackson street at
s:5O O'Clock p. m. Music by full
Dand Everybody welcome. Refrish-
ments in abundance. Tickets, so
cents. j. H. Dillingham;, Owen How
ell, b. r. Durant, Joseph Adams, Mrs.
.. H. Allen, Mrs. Ella D. Glass, F. L.
McChee, J. H. Charleston, manager
COMMERCIAL BARBER SHOP,
NO. a. East Fifth street, between
Minnesota and Robert Streets First
class IN everr particular Mahogany
partitions, French plate mirrors. Hot
and Cold Baths. The only Baths
protected by Sanitation Glass. Ex-
pert artists in white uniform Hand
some reception and reading room.
Ladies need not hesitate to bring
children to have work done. Mes
senger service. Phone N. w. Main
$780,. w. J. Utley and James Vass,
Proprietors.
The people are cordially invited to
hold an outing or picnic on the
grounds of the Crispus Attacks Home,
Randolph and Brimhall Streets, Mon
day, July 5. A committee from the
home of which Mrs. Lottie Evans is
chairman, will serve ice cream and
cake and light refreshments for sale
for the benefit of the Home. Bring
your picnic baskets with you and
stay all day. Admission free. Every
one ought to take this opportunity to
visit the home and have days out
ing also. Take Hope and Randolph
car at Seventh street.
The case of James w. Campbell VS..
The Cosmopolitan Mutual Casualty
Go. was tried before Judge Hanft in
the civil branch of the municipal
court last Monday. Attorney F. L.
McGhee appearing for Campbell and
Attorney w. T. Francis appearing for
the Insurance company. Campbell
cut his throat on September II, 1908,
in Chicago, and the suit was brought
to recover weekly benefits while he
was disabled. The case resulted in
a verdict for the company, as the
court held that Campbell was not en-.
titled to any benefits under the evil
dence submitted.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03
7 SUITS PRESSED I
I VALET TAILORING co \
1856 E. SIXTH ST

MUSICAL STUDIO-A musical stu
dio has been opened in Room %
Union Block, Fourth and Cedar
streets, entrance on Cedar. Mando-
lin, guitar and piano lessons given at
special rates. Hours arranged to
suit pupils. Lessons given at resi-
dence of desired. Music furnished
for public or private entertainments.
0. E. Williams, manager.
Messrs. .Utley & Vass, the proprie-
tors of the up-to-date, Commercial
Barber Shop, "a East Fifth street.
have added the latest thing in the
line of their business, known as the
Electric Massage" If you wish to
feel like a new man call for an Elec-
trio Massage when next you go there.
It's great. Try it., if you are from
Missouri, they will show you.
If you wish to rent a house or
room call at the Afro-American
Renting Agency, Room 237-49 East
Fourth street, Fifth floor.
We have a list of houses and rooms
that Afro-Americans may rent. Don't
spend unnecessary car fare and time
and subject yourself to embarrass-
ment, come to see us, we will tell
you where they are.
On Tuesday evening. July 18th, Rt.
Rev. G. T. Shaffer, of Chicago, will
deliver his famous lecture, 1.-The
Voice of the Hour" It is said that
the good Bishop is at his best when
| delivering this lecture. There are to
be several distinguished visitors pres
ent, including Bishop Alexander Wal
tiers. of New JERSEY, and Dr. ]. C.
Caldwell, of Nashville. Admission Is
cents
THE VALET TAILORING CO., No.
154-156 E. SIXTH street. The most
up-to-date establishment of it's kind in
the city. Clothing made to order,
sponged. pressed, renovated and re-
paired Goods called for and deliv-
cred. Four suits pressed for 81. They
also conduct laundry business and
are prepared to give best service at
lowest rates. Tel. N. w. Cedar, 1862.
O. Howell, manager
! The boat excursion under the aus
pieces Of st. Paul Chapter No 20, Or
der of the Eastern Star on Thursday
| evening was not only the first excur-
| sion of the season, but also very
swell affair in every way. There was
a large crowd, composed largely of
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03
ANCIENT HINDU TEMPLE.
Remains Found in Java Of Great Work
Of the Eighth Century.

of the Eighth Century.
The Boroboedoer. unearthed by Sir
Stamford Raffles when the English
ruled in Java, was built by the Hin
dus in the eighth century, and is by
far the finest example of their work
in the island. Stanu1ng on a hill in
the middle Of the valley this imposing
edif1ce, covering nearly ten acres, rises
to height of upward of a hundred
feet above the summit of the hill.
It consists of a series of stone ter
race built on top of each other in
diminishing magnitude, so as to leave
circumscribing galleries, and crowned
by vast cupola entrance to the gal
leries is gained by four stairways,
north, south, east and west, which run
from the ground straight up to the big
top terrace, in the middle of which
stands the browning cupola, surround
ed by numerous smaller lattice work
cupalos, and from which one may step
aside into any of the intermediate gal
leries.
The whole is built of stone, showing
an immense amount of carving, and,
though there is 10 genuine Inside to
thetemple, many of til egalleries are
covered in, innumerable images Of
Buddha occupy inches or prominent
positions on the walls, and the sides
of the galleries we're paved with bas-
reliefs. indicating the glorincation Of
this god and other incidents in his
history. When one considers that
there are several miles of basreliefs
alone the work expended on the pyra-
mids Of Egypt pales into insignificance
before this stupendous undertaking.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03
BIG BASE BALL BATTLE
Between Leland Giants and CoIores
Gophers DURING TrienniaI Week.

Between Leland Giants and CoIored
Gophers During TrienniaI Week.
What will doubtless be an interest
ing feature to lovers of: base ball dur
ing the Triennial Meeting of the U.
b. F. and S. M. T., week of July 26
to 81, will be the five-game series for
the worlds championship between the
famous Colored Gophers and the pres
ent title holders, the crack Leland
Giants of Chicago.
The Leland Giants, under the able
management of the great RUDE Fos-
te: are unquesticnah:y vne greatest
team of Afro-Ameri c.,Lns ever organ
N':,:. ard the press and public every
where they have played are free to
admit the fact. Walter Ball, VIM.
Gatewood and RUDE Foster constitute
the greatest trio of Afro-American
pitchers ever seen in one team.
The announcement by the Gopher
management of the coming of the Le-
land Giants has, aroused much in
terest both in the Twin Cities and
the surrounding country, and the
down town park will doubtless be
taxed to its capacity for these five
big games.
Managers Reid and Williams, of
the Gophers, have put together a
team this year which is second to
none. and the best they have financed
in their three years efforts. The lat
est addition to their team is the Tay-
Tor brothers, of the Birmingham club
in the Southern Afro-American
League. Their work since joining the
Gophers has stamped them as finish
ed artists and entitled to high place
in the armament of base ball stars.
The Gophers. who left on the 18th
inst. for q five weeks trip, is going
at a merry clip, sweeping everything
before them. % games won out of 80
PLAYED, is their record to date. And
with the great trio of pitchers in
Garrison. TAYLOR and London, backed
ND by brilliant and superb in and out
fielders, and the greatest bunch of
sluggers the team has ever had, there
seems to be nothing but victory and
success ahead for the Gophers.
On July .24-25 and August ] the
Gopbers will meet their old rivals.
|, the Kevstones of Minneapolis. Games
/ Of July "a and Aug. in st. Paul and
of July Is in Nicollet Park. Mime
apolis. Don't miss these games.
81 81 4
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03
HEALTH HOTEL.

The Afro-Americans of the United
States ought to know that there is
a Health Hotel owned and controlled
by Afro-Americans in Mt. Clemens,
Mich. Here is place for seekers
after rest, quiet and health. There
are six bath tubs for the mineral
baths, twenty-one bed rooms, a
dining room seating forty persons
The health giving waters of Mt. Glenn
ems are known all over the world.
The wells sunk on the hotel grounds
to supply the guests with mineral
water cost nearly $4,000. Such an
enterprise should receive encourage
ment from those who are in need OF
just a place.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03
St. James Church Notes.

Bishop. Shaffer, of Chicago, will be
in the city during the Christian En-
deavor meeting and will lecture at st.
James church on Tuesday evening,
July IS.
There was large audience present
at the st. Johns Day exercises at st.
James church last Sunday. The Ma
sons turned out in full force and pre-
cented an excellent program.
Next Friday night there will be a.
reception rendered to the members
and visitors to the Christian Endeavor
convention, to which the public is
also cordially invited. Mr.. J. O..
Adams will preside.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1909-07-03
U. B. r. and S. M. T.

The Knights of Friendship are add
ing to their numbers every day.
About 20 of the new members have
forms. Those who contemplate join
ing should lose no time.
Grand Master J. H. Dillingham; met
with painful accident Wednesday.
A bolt from the new million dollar
hotel had broken a large pane of
glass in the Lowry Arcade and a
piece of the glass struck him on the
head, cutting large cash. His
wound was stitched up and dressed
and he is getting along quite nicely.
The sale of boxes and seats for the
big Reception and Ball at the Audi
forum Wednesday, July %, will begin
on July 10th, at 1856 E. 9Th street,
where orders for the same may be OBJ
tanned: The boxes, seating six each,
range in price from $40 to SIS. Seats
in the parquet, and admitting all priv
ileges of the hall, including supper,
$3.50. First balcony seats, unre-
served, IS cents; second balcony, so
cents.
. ~
The cards have been sent out for
the housing and boarding of the Wis
itors at the Triennial. and it is hoped
that the citizens who have received
them will return them promptly.
There need be no fear about accept
ing the coupons for rooms and board,
as every one has an amount in cash
equal to its value in the bank, which
will be paid to any one Immediately
upon presentation to B. r. Durant,
treasurer of the Finance Committee.
In fact. there is 5000 now on hand to
pay these coupons. Any one who has
not received a card and who can ac-
commodate one or more of the visit
ors with room or board. or both, will
confer q favor by letting the fact be
known to Mrs. George Hoage, 400
Charles street. or o. c. Hall, Pitts
burg Building, Fifth and Wabasha-