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The Penn's Grove record., 1909-01-15
Powder Trust Methods Exposed

The examination of The DUPONT
Powder Company, known as the Powder
Trust, has been in progress in Whining
ton and Philadelphia for sometime past.
William Coyne, director OF sales fol
the DUPONT company. testified the com
pany has IL dynamite factories, 10 blast.
ing powder factories, 3 saltpeter factories
and 5 smokeless powder plants. In re-
buttal he admitted that the company's
Government business has been gained by
competitive bidding.
M. O. Koeler, president for the Rock
dale Powder Co. zeal Baltimore testified
that in black powder there was 100 per
cent. profit, and that dynamite should
be sold OH the same basis. He is an in
dependent who is being crushed by
the Trust by being undersOld.
SAMPLE HIGH FININCING.
Mr.. Scarlet, speaking Of the case az
ter the hearing, stated that he did not
anticipate all early settlement. 1.-THE
number of companies tobe investigated,
scattered all oyer the country from San
Francisco to New York, necessarily de
lays the prosecution; but we are more
than satisfied with the progress made,
and we confidently expet a conviction"
He said he had never heard Of such
high financing. s.Here isa company cap
italized at $50, 900, 900, and paying a
dividend on that amount ranging from
4 to s per cent. annualF, besides lay
ing up a surplus of mre than $l2,-
600, 900. The whole combination has
been formed since the Death of Eugene
dupont, in 1902, wher his sons-T.
Coleman and Pierre S assumed charge.
They began by issuing $4,000, 900 worth
of stock and reserving $l2,000,00 Tor
themselves. Their paidp capital stock
was about $4,000. The Dlaware Securi-
ties and Delaware Investment Companies
were formed for holding corporations.
Next they reincorporatet under the laws
of New Jersey with a ;apital stock OF
$50, 900, 900, issuing bond for $50, 200, 900;
and Notwithstanding he TREMENDOUS
amount of watered stock they have been
able to absorb every POWDER concern in
the United States or financially cripple
all who did not come unler their control.
There is not all independent concern in
the country to-day THAI is not, like the
Rockdale plant, 'sweatig blood'."
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-01-15
1t Does The Business.

Mr.. E. E. Chamberlain, of Clinton,
Maine, says of Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
1T does the business; l have used it for
piles and it cured them. Used it for
chapped hands and it cured them. Ap-
piled it to an old sore and it healed it
without leaving a scar behind" Csc. at
Johnson's drug store.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-01-15
Agents Wanted

To act as Agent in selling our Ugh grade
Dress Goods, Silks and Waistings which almost
sell themselves. We carry a large line of beau
terms exclusive. Any women of average abil.
ity can earn $500 or more weekly handing
our line, If you are dissatisfied with present
employment. write us for particulars OF our
Samples and sample case free. Address Dept.
10, National Dress Goods Co., 260 West Broad
way. New York, N. Y. 12-25-tf
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-01-15
CHURCH NOTES
BETHEL METHODIST PROTESTANT

~ BETHEL METHODIST PROTESTANT
Rev. III. r. BLACKwooD, Pastor
On Sunday there will be a love feast
Nd communion at 1890. Special re-
vim kservices will begin at the evening
SCI Vice. Subject, ga Remarkable De-
SON." Special vocal music at the eve
kng service.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-01-15

Revival services continue in St. Paul's
and Emmanuel Churches. A union meet
ing will be held in St. Paul's Church Sat-
urday evening, 10Th.
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-01-15
Notice To Efsherme

Consult 8. r.. Bowen
Before getting your walks, curbs and othel
cement work done. Estimates cheerfully
given. 3-29tf
The Penn's Grove record., 1909-01-15
Other Reductions

Lot OF Dress Goods, some reduced to one-half.'
A few mussed Linen Handkerchiefs for Women at 19c,
from Csc.
Several lots of Women's Neckwear and Belts at half price.
Balance of Fur Mufs, Scarfs and Fur Coats at greatly re-
duced prices.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

We are informed by the ladies of
the Federation that they have often
requested the business men and prop
erty owners from the east end of the
wagon bridge, up along the river
frontage to the Reporter printing
Office, to do everything within their
power to be4utify the rear end of
of their store buildings, so that the
view while CT ssing the wagon bridge
from the west side would be more
inviting IN its appearance and i'm
preston. Thus far, very little atten-
ton has been paid to this request as
the rear view of the buildings will
testify. A little work and expense
on the part of each property owner
along this shore would change home
ly and unsightly picture TO one pleas
ing to the eye. Gentleman, let US all
join together in complying with this
request, by painting the rear ends of
the buildings and keeping them, and
the bank free from all rubbish. 1t
has been suggested that willows would
thrive beautifully and in a short time
furnish luxuriant growth and would
do much to enhance the bank of this
beautiful stream in that particular
part of the city. Who will take the
| first step in this direction?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
"VANDA ENOS AND
HER GIRLS

Local society women are discussing
the coming engagement of Wanda
Enos and Her Girls' at the Opera
House September 18th and the sug-
gestion has been made that the club
women and social leaders should
arrange reception for her upon her
arrival, but her representative, when
In the city yesterday: stated that the
Jumps made by the company recent
ly had been SO long othat he feared
Miss Enos would prefer a few hours
rest to social pleasure.
Miss Enos has heretofore confined
her tours to cities and for the first
time this season she is visiting what
is known as the ''one-night-stand
circuit" Her visit to this place is
more matter of sentiment than
business and is explained by the fact
that Fred G. Conrad, her manager,
and Ethe management of the local
opera house have closely associated
ina business like way for many years
Il like the cities said Miss Enos
recently, land [ like the smaller
places The applause of New York
er is dear to me, yet the hearty hand
shake Of the banker or minister of a
small town is equally to be priced.
L lind more real JOY in playing for
folks who are sincere and frank in
their praise than those who would
veil their compliments in different
languages. Frankness seems to be
trait which is found only in the
smaller cities for | have seldom met
with it in New York, Chicago, London
or Paris, excepting in the rare in
stances where my art permitted me
to form personal friendships"
Miss Enos is supported this season
by an exceptionally strong company.
Lulu Hatfield Soloman is the prima
donna Of the organization and Nina
Marie Youman was engaged especial
ly for this tour. Orline Derr is Miss
Enos' accompanist.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
COOK VERSUS PEARY

We have every reason to believe
that the North Pole has been dis.
covered. The first man to announce
the discovery was DR.. Frederick Cook,
who claims to have reached it on
April 2lst. 1908. We have accepted
this announcement as the fact and
now comes Commander Peary with
the startling announcement that he
too has discovered the North Pole on
April 9Th 1909. This too, may be true,
yet we do not admire his method and
manner in denouncing Cook. His
statement in reference to Cook is GER
tainly ungentlemanly and we believe
unwarralted, and will not make
friends for the Commander. Time
and scientific facts will reveal who
was the first to discover the North
Pole, and if either gentleman is mis-
representing or claiming an honor
which they are not entitled to, there
will then be sufficient time for de
nuncjation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
OUR SUBSCRIP=
TON CONTEST

We are pleased to announce that
considerable interest is manifested in
our subscription contest which has
now been under way for two weeks.
There are several contestants who
are working diligently and hard for
supremacy, They appear to be, as
far as it is possible to know, judging
from the vote, not very far apart.
We understand and appreciate that
the contest is being conducted square
ly and honestly in all it's details
J. M. Wise of Ohio, is in charge of
the contest, and will see to it that
every contestant is treated fairly, and
will be protected by this office with
equal rights to all. Thus far, the
contest is proving successful and new
subscribers are being added to the
Weekly and Daily Reporter subscrip-
ton list.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

There has been considerable talk
recently in reference to making an
effort to get the G. NJ. & ST. Paul
R. r. Co. to move their switch-track
which enters the business part of the
city near the west side market place
and passes up along Second Ave. n.
to the paper mill of the Consolidated
Water Power and Paper Co. If this
company would build their track from
the north side of the city to this
same paper mill plant, it would avoid
a great deal of disturbance upon our
business thoroughfares and accom-
plish the same result for the com
pany. Whether the railroad Co. can
be induced to take up this side track is
the question. We under stand there
is a movement on foot to ask them
to remove this track from the paper
mill to the market place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
Be particular to discredit The mo-

Be particular to discredit The mo-
tives of public spirited men.
Lengthen your face when strang-
er speaks of locating in your town.
If man wants to buy your proper.
ty ask him two prices for il.
If he wants anybody else's. inter
fere and discourage him.
Refuse to see the merit in any
scheme that does not benefit you.
Run down your newspaper.
Run down everything and every.
body but Number One"
Talk in the barber shop and in
the other loafing places about how
hard times are, of how everything
and everybody is going to the dem
milton bow-wows."
If a rich man gives you employ
ment sna1 at him; if he has nc
work, snap at him; if he pays no at
tention, bite him.
If poor man works for you, swea
at him; if he does not, be discour
teous to him; if he asks for work
offer him a nickle; if he refuses tt
work for lower wages than he cal
afford, use your influence to keel
him from working for anyone else.
Say your own town is the wors
place in all christendom; has meane
people, overreaching business men
conniving neighbors, in fact see n,
good in it; have a chance to grow
and grumble to your hearts con
tent, while better and more consist
ent men will get the reward of tn
faithful and the p1ums of life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
SPRING CREEK

We had nice rain Saturday night
and very severe electric storm
Sunday night and Monday morning,
SO everything is pretty we'll wet up
now.
Geo. Lewis and family were guests
at the J. H. Thurber home from Sat
urday evening until Monday morning.
Charles Havin is very sick, his
daughter Laura of Milwaukee arriv-
ed home this morning.
Matte York who was taken very
sick at the Jim Brown home is so
far recovered as to be taken home.
1t was very unfortunate that it was
SO rainy Sunday as the U. B. had
quarterly meeting Saturday and Sun
day. There was no services in
the forenoon Sunday and a small
congregation in the evening.
John Minkelby is made lineman for
Adams county telephone company.
Arthur Ely is visiting his sister
Mrs. Munroe and family at Kellner.
Conference has sent Rev. Andrus
to be our pastor for the ensuing year.
Mrs. Geo. Losey of Hancock came
for her daughter Grace who had been
spending: some time with her grand
parents the first of last week.
Another new phone is added to
our side line, that of Mr.. MisskeI1y's.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16


of forty members under the leader
ship of Prof Bliss. have been paid
the distinguished honor of being Sc
lected by the State Fair Management
to furnish the music for the asso-
citation on Thursday and Friday of
this week. They will furnish their
usual concert in this city tonight,
after which they will leave for Mil
waukee on the G. NJ. & st. Paul
train, in a special Pullman car pro-
vided for their convenience. The
citizens of Grand Rapids share with
them in this special honor and know
they will acquit themselves credit
ably and compare most favorably Will
| any like organization in the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
GOVERNMENT HOMESTEADS.

One and a half million acres of
farming and grazing land will be
opened for settlement in the Cheyenn
River and Standing Rock Indian Res
ervations, October 4th to 23rd. Reg
istration to be made at Aberdeen,
and at Pierre, the capitol of the
State.
Fast daily through trains via di-
rect lines to Pierre and Aberdeen via
The Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
For full information regarding rates
with pamphlets telling how to secure
homestead of $50 acres from the
Government, apply to any ticket a.
gent The Northwestern Line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

VIM. Owen the favorite actor in
Grand Rapids will appear tonight at
Days Opera House in one of Shake
speare's dramas, entitled LAS You
Like It." Mr.. Owen has not been
here for several years but used to
visit this city once every year when
he made many friends and has many
admirers. He will probably be greet
ed with large audience tonight IN
less the weather should prevent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

The Wisconsin Journal of Educa-
ton, the official school paper of the
state, has selected M. H. Jackson,
of this city, to lead the Journal party
to Europe next year. We under
stand that this Journal selects a man
each year to lead a party of Wis
consin people on a foreign trip, I'm
doubtedly a greater interest will be
shown in European travel next sum-
mer than for some years past, as
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
AMUSEMENT HALL
CONTRACT LET

Grand Rapids Amusement Hall Co.
let the contract to A. f. Billmyre,
the lowest bidder, for the entire con-
struction of that amusement hall.
The building will be 1876 feet long,
"a #. wide, with Is it. posts. We
understand that there were six biders
from this, and other cities. Work
will commence Immediately and be
rushed to early completion. 1t is
the desire of the new company to have
it ready for occupancy on Thanks.
giving Day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

From the daily papers we notice
that the Wisconsin State Fair opened
under clear skies with a large at
tendance and a great show 1t is
certainly pleasing to the people of
Wisconsin to learn and know that
their favorite show is proving such
great success. Each year adds to
it's attractiveness, which is very
pleasing to the citizens of the state.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
STATE CIVIL SER
VICE COMMISSION
Examination for Chief Deputy
Oil Inspector.

| Notice is hereby given that a gener
al competitive examination will be
held throughout the state on Sat-
urday, October End, for the position
of Chief Deputy Oil Inspector in the
department of the State Supervisor
Of Inspectors of Illuminating Oils.
Preferred ages 80 to so years. Sal
airy $1,000 per annum and travelling
expenses.
No person is eligible to enter this
examination who is pecuniarily in
terested, either directly or indirectly,
in the manufacture, refining, sale or
vending OF oils or Other petroleum
products used for illuminating. heat
ing or power purposes.
The successful candidate shall give
bond for the faithful performance of
his duties as provided by law for de-
putty oil inspector.
DUTIES:-Under the direction of
the Supervisor of Inspectors, to as
sist in overseeing all deputy inspect
ors of Illuminating oils, to instruct
them in the performance of their
duties, to collect evidence in cases
Of violations, and to perform such
other duties as may be prescribed by
the Supervisor of Inspectors.
Candidates must have detective a.
bility.
Subjects Relative
of Examination. Weights.
1. Preliminary paper and
oral interview, ~ 6
2. Practical questions on
oil and gasoline inspection. 4
Total 10
This notice contains all the infor-
nation that viii be given out to can
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

There is more catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together
and until the last few years was suppose to
be incurable. For great many years doc
tors announced it local disease and pre-
Scribed local remedies, and by constantly
failing to cure with local treatment, pro-
nounced it incurable. Science has proven
catarrh to be a constitutional disease and
therefore requires constitutional treatment
Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by F. j.
Cheney &c Co., Toledo, Ohio, is the only con-
stitutional cure on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from 10 drops to a tea
spoonful. 1t acts directly on the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address: F. j. CHENEY &c CO., Toledo,
Ohio.
Sold by Druggist, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
the great Passion Play will again be

the great Passion Play will again be
given at Oberammergau in 1910. This
will give Mr.. Jackson an excellent
outing, which Will take place during
his summer vacation of 1910 His
many friends in Grand Rapids will be
glad to know that he is thus favored
is borne by the Journal which he will
represent.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
Beautiful Floor Rugs For Sale.

We are showing the largest and
best selected stock of floor rugs
in this city. Forty-two different pat
terms to select from. Prices from
$1,000 up, all shown on our new rug
rack on the second floor of the Spaf-
ford building. Signed
j. r. Raglan. Avid
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
MORVIC NOT A SUICIDE

E. B. Morvic, who, it was rumored,
committed suicide at New Lisbon
last Sunday night, is not dead Word
was received by Geo. w. Lyons in
whose employ he was when he left
that he had reached Chicago and is
now employed in a restaurant in that
city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
didates regarding the examination

didates regarding the examination
for the above mentioned position. All
persons interested are requested to
send at once to the State Civil Ser
vice Commission, Madison, Wiscon
sin, for application blanks. These
blanks should be filled out and for
warded so as to reach the office OF
the Commission at Madison not later
than 10 A NJ. Saturday September
25, 1909.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
TO HURT YOUR TOWN

Fight on the streets.
Oppose public improvements.
Mistrust public men.
Run the town down to strangers.
Go to some other town to trade.
Do not invest cent; lay out your
money somewhere else.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
Low Co!onist Rates To Pacific Coast

Tickets on sale daily September
18th, to October 18th. Good on per-
sonally conducted tours in tourist
sleeping cars to the coast without
change, via the Chicago, Union Paci-
fic & Northwestern Line. For full
particulars write S. A. Hutchinson.
Manager Tour Dept, PIP Clark ST.,
Chicago, ILL.,, or apply to any ticket
agent of the Northwestern Line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
81. so A YEAR IN ADVANCE
Thursday, September 16, 1909

The first and second class post
masters of the State of Wisconsin
are in annual session in Milwaukee
this week during the progress of the
State Fair. They expect about 300
to attend the session. An interesting
program has been prepared.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

For SALE-A lot of oak stove wood
Is inches long. Also lumber for
building purposes. Call or address
j. Movr,
Saratoga. Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
What do
You W. ant

Every one of us has something
in his mind that he wants very
badly. Most Of us are in the
habit of thinking that this is out
of our reach, because we do not
have the money.
Don't be discouraged by such
an idea as that.
The fact is thatvery few of our
reasonable desires are out OF our
reach if we want them strongly
enough. Apply yourself steadily.
Save part OF your income
regularly. Then invest your
money wisely with our help and
advice, and your desire will be
realized before you are aware OF
it.
Get started today with a de-
post in our bank.
Your neighbors are try ing it,
and succeeding at it. You can
do as well.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16

You need not hesitate about using this
new Hair Vigorfrom anyfear of its chang
ing the color of your hair. The new
Ayers Hair Vigor prevents premature
grayness, but does not change the color
of the hair even TO the slightest degree.
Made by the J. c. Aver Co.. Lowell, Mass
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
OUR BAND TO GO
TO MIL WAUkEE

The Grand Rapids Band consisting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-09-16
Total

Total 10
nation that viii be given out to can
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-06-24
new KINK IN FISHING
Must Pay Before They
Can Bait a Hook

Madison, Wis, June 15.-By the
terms of the comprehensive fish and
game bill as passed by both houses Of
the legislature, every nonresident
who enters Wisconsin and bats his
hook fo fish must pay 81 non-resi-
dent license fee. The open season for
fish is to open June 1st.
There was considerable disscuion
anent the 81 nonresident clause, but
it went through both houses neverthe-
less. 1t was contended that it would
work to the injury of the state
to make all excursionists spend the
dollar for the right to take a chance
at getting nibble. The bill pro-
vides that all game wardens shall
carry books with blank licenses which
are to be issued to fishermen. This
will save the excursionists the neces-
sity of calling on the county clerk
for the license. The bill, it is said,
meets with the hearty approval of
Gov. Davidson.
The Baraboo news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1884-1911, 1909-06-24
THE ECLIPSE

Baraboo had an hour and a half in
which to observe the eclipse of the sun
Thursday evening. If the sky had
been clear it would have been visible
here from 6:O2 O'Clock until sunset,
which was shortly after 1880 o'clock.
The eclipse was partial here, two
fifths of the sun being visible.
Many were out with smoked glasses
waiting patiently to see the phenome-
non when the clouds broke away.
The eclipse was unsatisfactory ow-
ing to the cloudiness of the western
sky at the time.
When it was visible between the
lifts of the clouds the appearance Was
most striking, segment on the north
limb of the sun being cut off by the
moon.
With the exception of the extreme
southwest, the eclipse. was visible all
over the United States. The sun was
totally obscured to observers inSiberia,
along the western coast of Greenland,
and throughout the Artic region al
most to the north pole. The duration
of the total eclipse was very short,
however, lasting p seconds in Siberia
and five or six seconds in Greenland