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The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-04

Winning his title as champion by
beating every middleweight who
has laid claim to consideration.
Henry Gehring won the interna-
tional title when he defeated
Charles Conkle. the Canadian cham
pion, in Cleveland
Gehring had considerable advan-
tage in weight over his clever oppo-
nent and from start to finish was
aggressive. He won in 42la min.
utes and PIG minutes. both falls
being gained with crotch and half
nelson's.
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-04
JUST FORGET
THIS AFFAIR

SOON as his
jumps out at
X G c I e q
tt on D a + k
yelled, play
BALI yester-
day afternoon
n game began
that eventual
ly made ev-
erybody sick.
When it end
ed. midst the
h | s S G S and
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-04
BRILL'S FORECAST
OF ELECTION

John F. Brill, court stenographer,
posted the following election fig
lHres at republican headquarters
last night: First ward, ONO 1904,
Pratt 1896; Second ward, ONO 1900,
Pratt 500; Third ward, ONO 1908,
Pratt 697; Fourth ward, ONO 1886,
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-04
ANOTHER ARGUMENT AGAINST USE OF SP|kES|
M@T;pG@
lkzGA-
~

- Ut vv"S'''s
See the man
The man has a sore
foot.
What makes the MANS
foot sore?
The man was cut by a
spike.
Reads like a first grade lesson,
doesn't it?
Well, 1t isn't; it's more serious
than an exam in calculus.
| hope you digested what | said
a day or so ago about doing away
with spikes in base ball.
If you haven't, try 1t now. 1t
will do you good. Then, the next
time you go to the ball grounds,
keep your eyes open and see how
the runners handle their steel
shod feet.
The chances are you will see
some rowdy go into second, third
Or home. spikes up. You may see
an infielder or a catcher slashed.
! don't think the sight will please
you. Then, perhaps, won will sit
down and send protest to the
owner of the ball club. asking him
to do away with spikes.
Why not do 1t now, instead of
waiting for somebody to be spiked ?
"a stitch in time saves nine
somebody wrote long time ago,
and your protest may help bring
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-04

Tomorrow Is opening day at the
Western Drug Co, Main avenue
aud Stevens street. You are invited
to come and inspect this new drug
store. zee
The Spokane press. [volume] (Spokane, Wash.) 1902-1939, 1909-05-04

The blooming aspirations Of Sam
Langford were checked rather sud-
denly when he met Sandy Fergu-
son. the Chelsea heavyweight, in
- round bout in Boston. The ref
cree called it a draw. but Ferguson
had his dusky opponent hanging on
desperately at the end and had he
possessed an iota of fighting sense
would have won a X. o. decision
earlier in the fight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
ENTERTAINED By
THE "VICTROLA''
A Large and Appreciative Audi
ence Were Royalty Enter
tanned by the "VictroIa' at
the 6. w. Ellis Home.

The program rendered by the
"Victrola" at the handsome home OF
Mr., and Mrs. E. W. Ellis, Wednes-
day Jan 20, was greatly enjoyed and
appreciated by an audience of about
seventy-five people, who had gathered
there, despite the inclement weather
prevailing. The "Victrola" is one of
the finest Victor monographs, en-
closed within beautiful mahogany
cabinet, Christmas gift to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ellis who are verv proud in its
possession, and glad Of this opportun-
ity to entertain their friends. They
have an excellent; assortment Of
records, among them some which are
considered most rare. The listeners
were entertained by snatches from
grand opera, perhaps the most enjoy
able one of which was the bird
Song" by Melba. The songs repro
duced from Trinity Choir in Lead
Kindly Light" and Jerusalem"
were heartily encored The program
throughout was very pleasing. Re-
freshments were served. and the
ladies of the Congregational church
we're benefited in the sum of about
twenty dollars.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
INDIGESTION is
ENDED FOREVER
Misery for an Upset Stomach
vaniSheS Five Minutes Later.

Why not start now-today, and for.
ever rid yourself Of Stomach trouble
and indigestion? A dieted stomach
gets the blues and grumbleS. Give it
good eat, then take Pape's Diapep
sin TO start the digestive juices work.
ing. There will be no dyspepsia OF
belching of Gas or eructa tatiOns of undi.
geSted food; no feeling like lump OF
lead iD the stomach or heartburn, sick
headache and Dizziness. and your food
will not ferment and poison your
breath with nauSeOuS OderS.
Pape's DiapepSin costs only so cents
for large case at any drug store here,
and will relieve the most obstinate
case of indigestion ani Upset Stomach
in five minutes.
There is nothing else better to take
Gas from Stomach and cleanse the
stomach and intestineS. and besides,
one triangule will digest and prepare
for assimilation into the blood all your
food the same as sound, healthy
stomach would do it.
When Diapepsin works, your StOm-
ach rests-gets itself in order, cleans
up-and then you feel like eating
when you come to the table, and what
you atsWill do you good.
Absolute relief from all Stomach
Misery is waiting for you as soon as
you decide to begin taking DapepSin.
Tell your druggist that you want
Pape's Diapepsin, because you want to
be thoroughly cured of Indigestion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
SIGNALS OF DISTRESS.
Grand Rapids People Should Know How TO
Read and Heed Them.

Sick kidneys give many signals OF
distress.
The secretions are dark. contain a
sediment.
Passages are frequent, scanty, pain
full.
Backache is constant day and night.
Headaches and dizzy spells are fire.
quent.
The weakened Kidneys need quick
help.
Dou't delay! Use a special kidney
remedy.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys, backache and urinary disorders.
Grand Rapids evidence proves this
statement.
E. FL. Chapman, living corner,
Wisconsin and Ninth ST., n, Grand
Rapids, Wis, says: II suffered from
dull nagging backache and sharp
shooting pains across my lcins for some
time. II | attempted to stoop or lift,
sharp pains would pass through my
body and make me miserable. ! had
severe headaches and pains in the back
of my head, and when | arose in the
morning / felt tired, linguid and de-
void of ambition. My kidneys were dis
ordered and the secretions gave me
great annoyance by their irregular
action. | read OF Doan'S Kidney
Pills and concluding to give them a
trial, procured a box. l was relieved
of my trouble in short time and /
am glad to recommend the remedy
that brought about this change"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-Milburn Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan' sand
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
LOOK OUT FOR THE CARS
Country All Cut to Pieces by
"Air Lines" and More A-BreW
ing Right Along.

The country at large seems full
OF railroad rumors. 1t is reported,
and credited by many that the Cana
dian Pacific has purchased the Wis
consin Central lines, or at least a
| controlling interest in them. Thi
move is said to be a part of the G.
lP.'s plan to operate a system from
Pacific to Atlantic via Chicago. The
requirement of the w. C. would be a
great step in that direction. Witt
slight exception it would mean almost
an air line from the Pacific Coast
to the head of the Great Lakes
thence direct to Chicago. With a
system of feeders tapping almos
every portion of the Great Northwest
the vast amount of business done
by such a line would be almost be
yond conception.
Now dear readers, coming back to
earth again and consulting the map
readily see that to nicely complet
be a more direct route from Duluth
to Chicago. The w. G. people evil
IDENTIFY observed this sometime ago
and little by little have been adding
to their lines. They have very re
Gently completed a road from Owen
to Duluth, 6nd about all that the
ch to hA od
present is a road from Mukwonago
or thereabout to Grand Rapids, and
a surveying party is now running
what is supposed to be that line.
For about two weeks past these sur
veyors tried to find a satisfactory
place to cross the bluffs southeast
of this village. Perhaps but a few
realize that this elevation is really
a portion of the great dividing ridge
which separates the waters of the
east from those of the west. Though
there are higher places in this ridgd
Hancock village is located on the
backbone of the divide. 1t is a fact
that the natural drain of water fall
ing from the caves of THE NEWS
building leads west and south to the
Gulf of Mexico, while ten rods east
of us the drainage slopes east and
north to the Gulf of ST. Lawrence.
1t is not the hills and holes in a
watershed that offer distractions to
railroad building, so much as it is
the general grade to the summit.
This has been attained across here
by rising gradually in a line some
what parallel with the divide from
Richford to julius Berry's corner
about 91a miles southeast of here
then bearing in almost a straight line
south of the lakes to this village
crossing the branch about 40 rods
south of the depot. From here the
line runs a little north of northwest.
Naturally enough Hancock people
would be much delighted to see the
road cross here, but we all fully
realize that there is many a slip
'twixt a railroad survey and seeiIg
the cars go hy.-Hancock News.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
CITY BAND AGAIN
SCORES SUCCESS
Popular Concert Draws Large
and Appreciative Audience.

The third concert in the popular
in door series being given by the
Grand Rapids City Band under the
direction of Prof. F. L. Bliss was
given in Daly's Opera House Friday
evening, and the big hall was prac-
tically filled. 1t is a pleasure and a
satisfaction to see the number in
attendance at these popular concerts
grow at each appearance of the band,
and to feel and hear the enthusiasm
for and the keen appreciation of the
city band, which is rapid forging
to the front of musical organizations
in the state under the baton of it's
popular leader, Prof f. L. Bliss.
The Grand Rapids City Band is
doing splendid work and is coming into
it's own in the hearts of the hun
dreds of lovers of music here. There
is a dash and a swing to Mr.. Bliss
way of doing things which he seems
to communicate to the large body of
musicians under him, and they in
turn pass it along to the house SO
that the two hours or so that make
up the program always seems all too
short.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
MILD WEATHER REVIVES
MEMORIES OF TROUT FISHING

Grand Rapids has many lovers of
the art of brook-trout fishing. In
this immediate vicinity we have sever
al inviting trout streams. The recent
mild weather has aroused the latent
trout fishing procllvities in our local
sportsmen, and they are already dis.
cuSsing the spring fishing. The
question of which is preferable, bait
or ''fy fishing" is now the subject of
discussion. Fred Stamm, our tonSor-
ial artist advocates fly fishing as the
most artful method of catching brook
trout and claims any other method to
be nsportsmanIike. Therefore, du--
ing his idle moments this winter, Lie
has been manufacturing large
variety Of attractive "fiieS' for this
purpose. He already has 250 flies and
the collection proves him to be also
an artist in this "Side line"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
Mr.. AND MRS. T. E.
NASH ARE HONORED

1t will be pleasing to Mr.. and Mrs
T. E. Nash's many friends to know
that the G. M. & st. Paul Ry. Co.,
placed a special car at their dispos-
al Saturday night of this past week
for his family's use in their trip from
Grand Rapids via Chicago to New
York City This mark of honor and
esteem was paid Mr.. Nash probably
from the fact that in early days
he was a faithful and efficient en-
ployee of theirs in this city, and
later in life as President of the Ne
koosa Paper Co., he has been lib
eral patron and friend of said com
pany. They voluntarily gave them
the use Of this, car without any re.
quest or knowledge on his part. Mr.
and Mrs. Nash left in this car Sat
urday night and were Joined in
Chicago by their son and daughter,
Mr.. and Mrs. Guy Nash.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
FEEBLE OLD LADY
Has Strength Restored By
Vinol

Mrs. Michael Bloom of Lewistown,
Pa, who is so years of age, says: For
a long time have been so feeble that
/ have had to be wheeled around in
an invalid's chair. l had no strength
and took cold at the slightest provoca.
tion, which invariably settled on my
lungs, and cough would result. My
son learned of the cod liver prep
aration called Vinol, and procured a
bottle for me. 1t built up my strength
rapidly, and after taking three bottles
I am able to do most of my work, and
can walk quarter of mile easily.
Every aged or weak person who re-
quires strength should try Vinol. I am
delighted with what it has done for
me-"
As a body builder and strength crea-
tor tor old people, delicate children,
weak, rundown persons, and after
sickness, Vinol is unexcelled. If 1t
fails to give satisfaction we will re-
turn your money.
John E. DAILY, Druggist
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
CONCRETE CO. HOLDS
ANNUAL MEETING

On Tuesday evening Jan. 18th oc-
cured the annual stockholders meet
ing of the Grand Rapids Hollow Con-
crete Wall Co. Almost the entire
stock was represented in person or by
proxy. w. B Patter of Milwaukee,
and 81. c. McCann, T. 81. Thornton.
Theron Lyon and A. l.. Putnam of
this city were elected as directors for
the ensuing year. In the directors
meeting the following officers were
elected.
Pres. A. l., Putnam, Vice Pres, H.
G. McCann. Sec.-Treas,, T. Fl, Thorn
ton, Manager, A. L. Putnam. The
company has good stock of building
blocks on hand for early delivery and
expects to have busy season, as con-
crete is steadily coming to the front
as building mater al.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
Will Come Again This New Moon

| would like to correct the state
ment made by some claiming that 1
would not come to the Rapids any
more, and say that the statement is
untrue, and will say that as long as
the moon gives US its silvery rays and
strength and as long as there is one
ailing person at Grand Rapids l will
come and endeavor to give them such
relief as l know they cannot get from
medicine. | make no charges and
give no medicine, but claim that the
same power that created US will also
heal US. ! treat all ailments by the
laying on of the hands during the
new of the moon PHILIP YACKEL.
The so-called Moon Doctor.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
TEACHERS ASSN. TO
MEET FEB. IL
Northeastern Association to
Meet in Our City on that
Date,

Supt. John Callahan of Menasha
president of the northeastern Wiscon-
sin Teachers Association was in our
city Saturday making preparations for
the next meeting of the Association
which will .be held here on Feb. 1918.
Invitations have been sent out to
the teachers and leading educators
throughout this section Of the state
requesting their presence at this
meeting. A large attendance is
looked forward to.
President E. G. Bryan, of Franklin
College, Indiana, will give an address
Friday evening, Feb. II, and he will
also address the general session, which
will be held in the large auditorium
of the Lincoln School building, again
on Saturday. Supt. Matte Mcmillan
juneau County; Supt, Leo r. Fox,
Calumet County; Principal c. ].
Brewer, New Richmond, L. W. Wood,
Neilsville: President E. W. Walker,
Delevan, will appear on the program.
The complete program will be pub
lished later.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
A SCRAMBLE
FOR CITIZENSHIP
Many Eager to Become Natur.
allied American Citizens.

Almost daily applications are being
made for naturalization papers. This
is not only true in Wood county, but
| we note in coming our exchanges that
| such is the case throughout the entire
state of Wisconsin. The reason for
this unwonted scramble for naturalfza-
tlon papers at this time, is due no
doubt to the fact Of the approval of
the voters of the state TO the proposed
amendment submitted to them at the
last general election, which provides,
that commencing with 1912, no person
who has not secured his full naturaliZa-
tion papers will be permitted to vote
10 the state of Wisconsin,, 1t is rea-
Sonable, therefore, to expect that
there will be a big rush for naturaliza-
tion papers during the next four
years.
Only three races are permitted to
become citizens of the United States,
free white persons, Indians and those
of African nativity or African decent.
Others who can not become natur-
allied are those who do not believe in
organized government or who belong
to society that teaches the duty,
necessity or prOpriety of asSualting or
killing an officer If the United States
or any other organized government,
aud no person who is polygamist OF
a believer in polygamy.
Under the new law no person can
become naturalized, without declaring
his intentions, because of his coming
to the United States before the age of
eighteen years. But first papers are
not required of any person twenty-one
years old who has been honorably dis
charged from the United States army
or who has served five years in the
navy or one enlistment in the marine
corps.
The naturalization of the father
naturalizes the wife and childrenunder
the ages of twenty-one A woman
citizen who marrieS an ali9n loses her
citizenship. A woman and minor
children, must take out second papers
if the husband dies before becoming
citizen.
Under the laws of 1909, all persons
becoming citizens must be able to
write their full name, to speak the
English language and furnish a certi-
ficate of landing, secured from the
immigration Office at which they
landed. No second papers will be
issued within thirty days before a
general election.
Application for full citizenship
papers may be made to the clerk of
the circuit court, who is prepared to
give all necessary information in Ie
gard TO the law. The time for present
filing of papers to be heard at the
May term of court, will expire on the
9th day of February. Parties desiring
to file their applications should do so
before that date.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
AMATEUR PERFORMERS
ATTRACT MUCH ATTENTION

The amateur program that was pre-
sented before the patrons of the
Olympic Theatre, Thursday evening
was one greatly appreciated by the
large audience. There were six am
ateur performers, all of whom were
very good, and in consequence were
encored again and again; proving be-
yond an inkling of doubt that a
dearth of theatrical talent in Grand
Rapids does not exist.
Willie Burt and Eva Nelson, two
the juvenile performers Thurs, even
ering their ages and experience, and
were recalled again and again by the
we'll pleased audience. Both are gooC
singers, and their sweet childish
voices were great attraction.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28

Little Bessie Martin, likewise re
ceiyed unwonted praise, her swee
singing was appreciated by every
one present.
Willie Waldo sang, Rainbow.
which was very good This was the
little fellows first appearance before
a public audience.
Lily Nelson, rendered a vocal sob
called, Always in the Way" which
of this coterie of amateurs was Leo
ma Dustin, whose rendition of sew
eral piano selections were well re
ceived
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28

"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, hackache, rheumatic pains and
all kidney and bladder trouble. Sooth-
ing andantiseptic, and act promptly.
Don't fail to get DeWitt's Kidney
and Bladder Pills. Accept no substi-
tute. Regular size soc. Sold by
Joh&son & Hill Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
Auction Sale.

Will be held at Matt Hammis' place
town of Plever, I mile from Meehar
Station, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1909, at {
O'Clock a. m. The following persona
property will be offered for sale anC
sold to the highest bidder: Horses
cattle, farm machinery, grain and
lumber. Lunch and refreshments
will be served. w2
L. MYREs, Auctioneer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28

Always have Kennedy's Laxative
Cough Syrup handy. especially for the
children 1t tastes nearly as good as
map'e sugar. 1t cures the cold by
gently moving the bowe through its
laxative principle, and at the same
time it is soothing for throat irrita-
ton, thereby stopping the cough,
There is nothing as good. Sold by
Johnson & Hill Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28
Homeseekers Rates

The Wisconsin Central Ry. will sell
homeseekers tickets to points in the
west, northwest and southwest on the
first and third Tuesdays of each
month. Apply to local agent for
information. 2d3-W6
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28

have found tried and tested cure for Rheu-
matism! Not a remedy that will straighten the
distorted limbs of chronic crppes nor turn bony
growths back to flesh again. That is impossible:
But can now surely kill the pains and pangs of
this deplorable disease.
In Germany-with a Chemist in the City of
Darmstadt-I found the last ingredient with
which DIR. Shops Rheumatic Remedy was made
a perfected, dependable prescription. Without
that last ingredient, successfully treated many
many cases OF Rheumatism; but now. at last, ituni-
formly cures all curable cases of this heretofore
much dreaded disease. Those sand-like granular
wastes, found in Rheumatic Blood. seem to dissolve
and pass away under the action of this remedy as
freely as does sugar when added to pure water.
And then. when dissolved these poisonous wastes
freely pass from the system. and the cause OF
Rheumatism is gone forever. There is now no
real need-no actual excuse to suffer longer with
out help. We SELL and in confidence recommend
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28

Besides 80 large cups from each 25c
package of DR.. Shops Health Coffee,
| now put in a 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, 1909-01-28

The Rebekahs will hold an Apron
Sale and serve a Meat Pie Supper,
Tuesday, Feb. 2, at the G. A. r
Hall. Supper 25 cents.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28

For SALE-A. l.. Fontaines 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, 1909-01-28

The Winnebago county school of
agriculture at Winneconne offers a
farmers course and housekeepers
conference the last week in Febru-
airy. This course is analogous to the
mid-winter farmers course given by
the agricultural college of the state
uniyersity.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-28

Group positively stopped in 20
minutes, with DR.. Shoop's Group
Remedy One test alone will surely
prove this truth. No vomiting, no
distress. A safe and pleasing syrup
SOC. Sold by Wood County Drug Co.