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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22
Albert Items
By Correspondent.

Dy correspondent. -
Mr.. J. S. Winget and son James
returned Monday from Rush Cen
ter, where they have been visit
ing.
Walter HAS returned Tuesday
from Oklahoma.
Mr.. WOolard returned Thursday
from the southern part of Kansas
where they will soon move.
Philip Brock and J. Vanhorn
shipped five carloads Of cattle,
the last of the week.
Mr.. Champion is moving.
Mr.. Adams attended the CON-
vention held at Kansas City thu
first of last week.
An addition is being built on
the lumber yard.
Mr.. Dunlap and family return
ed Saturday from the south,
where they have been visiting
for some time.
Mrs. Doty had quite an explo-
sion last Thursday, caused from
starting a fire with kerosene. :
Charles Woodland is taking a
trip overland to Bucklin.
VIM. Campbell is here from
Oklahoma visiting his relatives
in and around Albert.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

]. j. Moran returned Tuesday
from a business trip in Mexico
and other southern states. The
real estate firm Of Moran & REESE
are purchasing a great amount Of
southern property considering tn
success of this firm, the land
must be worth the money therein
invested. a
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

The meeting of the G. A. R. Sat-
urday night to prepare plans for the
observance of .Lincoln's birthday in
the schools will be IN open meeting
which will be attended by the Ladies
Circle and the Sons OF Veterans.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Charles McFadder, of South. Lib
erty township, left Wednesday for a
trip to different points in Nebraska
and Illinois.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Miss Ethel Davis is now employed
at the Lundblade & Bolinger store as
bookkeeper and stenographer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Isaiah Pursel and Miss Anna Kle'
wenoe were married at the residence
Of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
John Klewenoe, of Bison, at I O'Clock,
p m, January 10th.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

DR.. Otis Thompson, a former Great
Bend boy, but now located at Dodge
City. was in the city on a visit and
professional trip Wednesday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Will Buschman left Tuesday morn.
ing for Hutchinson and south in the
interest Of the Victor Oil company,
Cleveland. Mr.. Buschman is taking
the place of Mr.. Cooper, the regular
man, while Cooper is taking a vaea
ton.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John Everett, of
Heller, have returned from visit Of
several weeks in Illinois.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Jeff Yancey, Of Eu-
reka, we're dosn on a shopping trap
Tuesday. ~
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Rediger are down
from Rozel for visit with Mr.. and
Mrs. J. B. Rediger.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. Robert. Grizzell, of
Claain, are the parents pta fine eight
pound boy.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Geo. Fem was down frou tht
Heller neighborhood Wednesday
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Group positively stopped in 20
minutes, with DR.. Shops Group
Remedy. One test alone will SUI
ly prove this truth. NXo vom-
ting no distress. A safe and
pleasing syrup-5Oc. Sold by
Holmes,D Druggist.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Charley Wells has returned from
a business trip to Old Mexico
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Porter Young has returned from a
business trip to Illinois.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22
33333333ss3eeeetfess,

Making dollars out of corn
eobs, is the way a mill maAu-
1acturer heads his advertising.
With corn 30 cents, no one would
think of such a thing. Now, it
IS save, save, save. -
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22
Are You Safe?

Burglars and thieves know the
people who store, their money,
valuable papers, and jewels in bu
reau drawers, tin cans, hay stacks
or in the cellar in the homes and
they are going to have it when
you are at home or when You ar
not at home, even at the point OF
a revolver. Take no chances and
put them in the safety deposit
boxes in the burglar-proOf, fire
proof vault of the Citizensc' Ma
tional Bank, Great Bend.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Gus Garting, Of Lincoln township,
was in the city on business, Wed
nesday. t--ef..s ,
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

For Sale-Good driving team,
harness and buggy. Enquire at
the Barton House. tt.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Judging from the alibis so
lar offered, the Wellington News
concludes that the Tennessee
night riders were all in Sunday
school at the time the Reelfoot
lake murder was committed.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

Ed Zeigenbusch visited with Ell
linwood friends Sunday.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

One of Josh Billings maxims /:
Rise early; work hard and late;
live on what you can't sell;
give nothing away, and if you
don't die rich and go to the dew
il, you may sue me- for damages
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1909-01-22

The largest gymnasium in the
entire Southwest is now in daily
use at the University of Kansas.
Seven hundred students work
out in this gymnasium at one
Quit n this gymnasium at one
time. 1t is so arranged that
many different kinds of training
may be done in the different
parts Of the building simulta-
neously. In addition to its many
other features, the finest basket
ball court in the country is avail
able.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
BANKERS BACK
FROM MERRILL

Messrs. F. J. Wood, Guy o. Bah
cock, Geo. w. Meade and E. B. Red
ford, bankers in this city, returned
Saturday and Sunday night from
Merrill, where they had been attend
ing the Bankers convention of Group
No. 6. They all report an interesting
convention, a delightful visit and en-
tertainment in Merrill, and a feast
on speckeled brook trout served at
the Dudley Summer Resort above
Merrill. They also report the con-
vention was doubly interesting be-
cause of the side issue furnished to
them by the German American Bank
of that city, in the principle feat
ures of a bank hold-up and the af-
termath features for discussion. This
session of Group No. 6 Bankers of
Wisconsin will be memorable one
on account Of the interesting features
connected Herewith.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

sofa, Washington, where we go to
load material for the line. Mus
sofa, Wash, is just twenty-five miles
this side of Tacoma, so you see it is
another 500 mile trip.
The weather here is very change
able. The first week we were in
Montana it showed every day, but
it has been raining every day since.
We are in "The He'll Gate Valley
with mountains all around US. T he
nights are very cold and the water
very poor for the last two weeks.
We have had five or six in the
Red Cross car, or hospital car, sick
with pneumonia, but I am feeling
fine. I guess the weather agrees
with me.
Haskell, Mont, is a very lonesome
place. There is not depot or
store or saloon here, only one farm
house III sight, but we have our sport
There are nineteen men here and
just the right number for two base
ball teams, SO we play ball, go trout
fishing and hunting. T here is a lot
of game here. We saw an elk last
Sunday that weighed about 800
pounds. Mountain lions are plenti.
full, and the cayotes are about the
same size as the wolf. You can
hear them howl all night.
lam sending a few photos that
a fellow took who works with us.
Well the train is coming so /
must close. Hoping you are all well
and happy. l remain,
Your son,
Fred
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
"A DOLLS HOUSE"
GIVES SATISFACTION

Hortense Nielsen certainly won
friends at the opera house Tuesday
evening in the presentation of "a
Dolls House," Henrick Ibsen's emo
tional play and one of his popular
books. She is an excellent actress
and won favor with the large au-
dience present. She was ably sup
ported throughout and the moral
lesson that can be drawn from the
play is excellent. It was high
class production greatly appreciated
by those who were present
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
MRS. CHARLOTTE LYNN
CAMPBELL SAILS SATURDAY

Mrs. Charlotte Lynn-Campbell, who
is now in New York City will sail
for Liverpool, England, next Satur.
day. She will spend two weeks in
England and from there will go 20
Paris to study with Madame Mar
chest, who is considered by many
people to be the greatest teacher
of vocal music in the world. Mrs.
Campbell spent the winter at her
home near Nekoosa and was in this
city much of the time. She is the
possessor Of a wonderful soprano
voice which has received much train
ing. A year with Madame Marchesi
will in all probability place her
among the leading singers of the
day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
Resolutions of Respect.

Whereas, In the divine wisdom of
Him who weigheth the earth in a
balance, and who holdeth the waters
in the hollow of His hand" our Sis
tiers, Ruth Bogoger, Bessie Anderson
and Mae Fors, and our brother, RALPH
Anderson, have been taken from US
by death, and
Whereas their kindly councils
and cheerful voices shall no more be
heard in our business sessions and
social gatherings, and
Whereas the vacancies caused by
their removal will be most keenly
felt by us as society and by us
as individuals.
Therefor be it resolved, that Grand
Rapids Lodge No. 5, Independent Or
der of Good Templars, does hereby
express our most sincere and pro-
found sympathy to the families of
our departed sisters and brother, in
this their irretrievable loss.
Be it resolved that our Charter be
draped in mourning for a period of
one hundred and twenty days as a
token of our deep sorrow; that a
copy of these resolutins be presented
to each of the bereaved families;
that copy be spread on the record
book of this lodge, and that a copy
be printed in each of the city pa
pers.
Be it further resolved that there
be no session Of this lodge during
the first ten days of June, and that
there be nothing but the necessary
business matters taken up at any
lodge session during the month of
June
Signed in Faith, Hope and Charity,
A. D. Hill,
Mrs. Jennie Gilky,
Rowland Baldwin,
Miss Inc Thornton,
Committee.
Grand Rapids, Wis, May 81, 1909.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

Total Abstinence to a Life" The
judges were Father Redding, Rev
Richard Evans and Rev. Fred Staff.
The prize went to Miss Catherine
Vaughn in the Eighth grade and to
Walter Baruch and Leon Foley re.
ceived honorable mention. Geo.
Hill, Jr., won the prize in the
high school, Grace Langdon and Mar
garet Noultner receiving honorable
mention. Rev. Fred Staff was Sc
lected to present the prizes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

Wheelan is her attorney. The city
of Pittsville is represented by the
firm of Goggins, Brazeau & Briere.
This case is now on trial. About
fifteen witnesses are here on the
part of the city of Pittsville.
The case of Mrs. Ida Hale VS.. the
City of Pittsville is still on trial and
will probably occupy the balance of
this week. 1t appears that the city
of Pittsville had one of those es-
sential things in all country towns,
a town pump, which was at the SER
vice of everybody that wanted to
use it for drinking purposes for both
man and beast. During the winter
of 1907, it is claimed by the plain
tiff that she slipped and fell upon
an icy sidewalk, that was made so,
from the water that spilled by the
users Of this pump. On the 9Th
day OF February, 1907 she received
injuries from which she is claiming
damages in the sum of $1,000. The
case is an interesting one and a
large number Of witnesses are here
to testify in the case. About fifteen
on the part Of the city and ten or
twelve for the plaintiff.
r. 8. Coleman, assistant u. S. At
torney Of st. Paul, Minnesota, was
in this city on Monday to attend
Circuit Court. Sixty-six applications
for citizenship were heard on that
day. In consequence there was a
large audience in the court room
from 900 a. m. until 800 p. m.
during which time Judge Chas. NJ,
Webb sat as judge. OF the sixty-six
applications, fifty-nine were granted.
two denied, two continued over the
term, and three still to be heard to-
day. T he first one denied was for
the reason that the name was not
correct in the declaration of inten-
tons. The second case was for
the reason that one witness had not
known the applicant for five years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
DECIDES AGAINST RAILWAY
Railway Rate Commission For
bids Wausau Company to
Charge Over Five Cents for
Fare.

Wausau, Wis, May ga decision
by the railroad rate commission was
made public today in a ruling af-
fecting the Wausau street railway
company, forbidding it to charge
more than cents as fare be-
tween any two points on its entire
line.
The order is the result of COM
plant filed by Frank B. Fullmer of
the Eau Claire villa, who charged
that the fares from Wusau to Eau
Claire villa were excessive and un-
justly discriminatory; that the ex-
tension of the line through Scno-
field was without authority of law:
that the tracks were laid in an OBJ
jectionable place on the side Of the
highway, and that since the opera
ton of Rothchild's park, his busi-
ness had materially suffered. All of
which the company denied.
The decision takes up the advis
ability of street railway companies
owning and managing places of
amusement.
1t makes it's present order a ten
tative one for six months duration,
and provides that if the company
should find that the financial re-
suits during that time should be in
adequate, the commission would en-
terrain a petition for the restoration
of the former schedule
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
CATCH SUSPECT
AT GRAND RAPIDS
A Young Man Answering to De-
scription of Robber not the
Riqhf Man.

Chief ]. T. WEIGH of Grand Rapids
came up yesterday afternoon with a
young fellow named Cartwright, who
answered to the description of one
of the men, who, Friday robbed the
German American Bank. 1t was
found, however, that Cartwright was
not the right man and had nothing
to do with the robbery. He was ar
rested Saturday for vagrancy, and
because he answered somewhat to
the description OF one Of the rob
bers, he was brought up.
Chief WEIGH returned this morn
ing to Grand Rapids with the man.
Merrill Daily Herald. !,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
SHERIFF BROWN ARRESTED
Marinette Official Indicted by
Grand Jury on Ten Counts for
0vercharging County Fees.

Marinette, May ga warrant
was served on former Sheriff Thorn
as Brown of Marinette to-day based
on an Indictment returned by the
grand jury charging Brown with ar
resting and imprisoning parties be-
fore their previous sentences had
expired and charging the county
whole time for boarding the parties
so imprisoned for each and every
sentence. Brown pleaded not guilty
and was released on $1,000 bond.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
CIRCUIT COURT PROCEEDINGS

The jury in the case Of John
Kajawa VS. The Wisconsin Central
Railroad brought in a sealed YER
dict Wednesday night, and this
Thursday morning the verdict was
announced at the opening Of court.
The Jury found for the plaintiff in
the sum of s250.G0 and costs Of the
suit.
The personal damage suit of Mrs.
Hale VS.. the City of Pittsville for
damages that she received in slip
ping upon an icy side walk some
time in February 1907. She is sue
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

Any lady reader Of this paper will
receive on request, aclever mo. Drip"
Coffee Strainer Coupon privilege from
Or. Shoop, Racine, Wis. 1t is silver
plated, very pretty, and positively pre-
vents all dripping of tea or coffee.
The Doctor sendsit, with his new free
book on Health Coffee simply to in
troduce this clever substitute for real
coffee. DR.. Shops Health Coffee is
gaining It's great popularity because
of: first, its exquisite taste and
flavor; second, it's absolute healthful-
ness; third, its economy-14 pound
25c; fourth. its convenience. No tedi-
Gus 20 to 80 minutes boiling. "Made
in minutes" says DR.. Shoop.
Try it al your grocer's for a pleasant
surprise. Sold by all Dealers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

in sickness, if a certain hidden
narve goes wrong. then the organ that
this nerve controls will al>o surely
fail 1t may be stomach nerve, or
it may have given strength and sup
port 10 the heart or kioness 1t was
DR.. Shoop that fist pointed to this
vital truth. DR.. Shops Restorative
was not made to dose the stomach nor
to temporarily stimulate the heart or
kidneys. That old-fashioned method
is all wrong. DR. Shops Restorative
goes directly to these failing inside
nerves. The remarkable success Of
this prescription demonstrates the
wisdom of treating the actual cause
of these failing organs. And it is in
deed easy to prove. A simple five or
ten days test will surely tell. Try it
once, and see! Sold by Wood County
Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
W. C. T. U. AWARDS PRIZES.

The w. G. T. u. offered a prize to
the scholar in the Eighth grade who
would write the best essay on "The
Harm There Is in a Glass of Beer"
and to the scholar in the High
School who would write the best
essay on the subject "The Value of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
MARRIAGE LICENSE

Louis Haydock of the Town of Ru-
dolph to Julia Ornowska of the Town
of Sigel.
Emery G. Bennett, Town of Gran.
moor, to Georgia Conklin of Seneca.
Louis Kressin, Dodge County, to
Hulda Horn, Town of Wood.
Leslie c. Lowell to Emma L. Phil
lips, both of Bethel.
John Diesburg to Fern Brooks, both
Of Nekoosa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
INTERESTING LETTER FROM ,
FRED BRUDERLI

Haskell, Montana, May 20, 1909.
Dear Parents:-I received your
letter a few weeks ago, but did not
get time to answer right away, so
will write now. We are just wait
ing for a train to take us to Mus
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

Tell some deserving Rheumatic suf-
ferer, that here is yet one simple way
to certain relief. Get DR.. Shops book
on Rheumal ism and a Tree trial test
This book Will make it entirely clear
how Rheumatic pains are quickly
killed by DR.. Shops Rheumatic
Remedy-liquid or tablets. Send no
money. The test is free. Surprise
some dishearted sufferer by first get
ting for him the book from Dr. Shoop,
Racine, Wis. Soiu by Wood County
Drnp Co
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

Taking and reading daily news
paper is educating to the individual
or family who gets in the habit Of
doing so. It only costs 10 cents a
week to read The Daily Reporter and
it's delivered at your door.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
PATRIOTIC SOCIETIES.
DELEGATES NAMED

Madison, May 26.-Gov. David.
son has appointed Col. J. A. Watrous
and Capt. H. w. Rood, Madison, to
represent Wisconsin at the annual
meeting of the Patriotic Societies
of Civic Institutions at Chicago on
May 29.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
TEN HORSE POWER MAXWELL

Through the agency of Guy R..
Wood, F. G. Gilkey, the insurance
agent, purchased two seat, 10.
horse power, Maxwell runabout auto
mobile car in which he Is now TAX
ing considerable pleasure and pride
in transacting the business of his
agency. 1t is a beautiful car paint
ed red and makes a fine appearance.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
E. w. ELLIS MITCHELL
TOURING CAR HERE

A handsome 5-passenger, 30-horse
power Mitchell Touring car, the
property Of e. w. Ellis, was received
Thursday and soon put into ser.
vice by D. J.. Erpin and it's owner.
It's an up-to-date machine with all
the latest devices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
RURAL CARRIERS TO MEET

Manitowoc, Wis, May 26.-S. A.
Cook of Neenah, Congressman J. H.
Davidson, Oshkosh, and other speak
ers will appear on the program for
the meeting of Wisconsin rural mail
carriers here Monday next.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
Next Regular Meeting Of the federation

The next regular meeting Of the
city federation Of Women's Clubs will
be held on Friday afternoon, June
18th, at $50 p. N. at the home OF
Mrs. N. Reiland. Program Of the
meeting will appear il next weeks
issue.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

Pain anywhere stopped in 20 min
utes sure with one of DR.. Shops
Pink Pain Tablets. The formula is
on the 25c box. Ask your Doctor or
Druggist about this formula! Stops
womanly pains, headache, pains any
where. Write Dr. Shoop, Racine,
Wis, for free trial to prove value.
Sold by Wood County Drug Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

Nearly 200 extra copies of the
Daily Reporter were sold last Wed.
nesday night and every extra copy
of Thursdays daily and weekly were
sold out. About so extra copies of
Tuesday nights Daily were sold.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03
Notice

The st. Katherine's Guild will hold
rummage sale Saturday, June u,
from 1000 to 500. Store north of
Opera House building. 2w-3d
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-06-03

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sonIemnu SUI 10 peueo 'peoIueI
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The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1909-04-06
Two odd Volumes.

The book done by a French monk who instead of writing the words cut the letters from the vellum page and formed sort of stencil has its opposite in a Swedish translation of the four gospels, which was done in gold and silver leaf The initial letters are cut from thin sheets of beaten gold done in delicate tracery, while the body of the text is of heavy silver. The foil is ce- mented to the parchment page with an adhesive which in spite of the undoubt- ed antiquity of the book has not lost its powers. Most freak books were evidently done to perpetuate the name of the ingenious owner, but this carries absolutely no information as to its maker.
 A more modern freak is the output of Lyons silk weaving firm and is a prayer book in which the letters are woven into the silk. But one copy was made of the book, and this is in the government library at Paris.