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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08
ERSONALS

Will Nash left Friday for Texas on
business trip.
Mrs Charlotte Lynn-Campbell left
Saturday for her home in Nekoosa.
Joe Corriveau is in the city visiting
his parents.
Mrs. Lytle of Nekoosa was in the
city shopping Tuesday.
E, A. Lapham of Nekoosa was in the
city today on business.
Mrs. L c. King of Chicago is a
guest of Mrs. ChaS. Pomainville.
Mrs. Carrie Scott is visiting at the
home of her sister Mrs. VIM. elise.
Mrs. Agnes Persohn of Chicago ar.
rived Thursday to visit her parents.
Miss Jane Taylor entertained the
sewing society Saturday afternoon.
Anne Paltzer has gone home to
spend Easter with her parents.
Mrs. w. J. Shea is spending the
day with friends in Nekoosa.
Harry Coles and Orrin Mills spent
Sunday at Stevens Point.
Geo. e. Wood left Tuesday for Wau
sau to spend a week.
Dan keenan, was 10 the city trans
acting business Monday.
Miss Alice Dorney spent Sunday
with friends at Stevens Point.
Edward Van Vie spent Sunday in
Lacrosse visiting friends.
Mrs, f, ?. Daily is quite ill. She
is threatened with pneumonia.
Harry Hartford left Friday for
Wautoma to make it his future home,
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Duncan are re,
joicing over the arrival of a baby girl
who was born March 81.
George Nash, who has been seriously
Ill with appendicitis is slowly i'm.
proving.
Harry Colcord, of Millhank, South
Dakota, is in the city visiting friends
Miss Lillian Van Alstine, of Kill
hourn, is in the city guest at the R
Harvey home,
John Schnabel returned Thursday
from Sank Center, Mimi. where he had
been on business.
Miss Mayme Purner of Medford il
visiting at the home OF Mr.. and Mrs,
Gibbs,
Mary Reber departed for her home
in Arpin Saturday TO spend a week
with her parents.
Ellen Dougherty returned Saturday
from Berlin, Wis. where she has beer
visiting relatives.
j. H. Snider and family who have
been visiting relatives here left Satur.
day for their home In Glenbeulah.
Miss Ethel Gettman of Tomah is
visiting Bertha Wittenberg for a few
days.
Mrs. L. E. Nash entertained Thurs
day night at luncheon in honor Of
Mrs. Chas Law, of Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08
Town OF Rudolph.

There was very little opposition in
the election of the following officers
Supervisors--Jo seph Riemer, chair
man, Carl Omholt, John Joosten.
Clerk-Geo Rivers
Treasurer-P. Akey
ASseSSor-Wm. PiltZ
JuStice-W. j. Clark
nstable-GilberU Akey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

Walter Hulberg, formerly employed
as engraver and jeweler in the A. P.
HirZy Jewelry store Of this city, and
now located at Two Harbors, Mimi,
arrived here Monday. Mr.. Hulberg is
on his return from shopping trip at
Chicago, and thought he would stop
off here for few days to call upon old
time friends and acquaintance. He
is now engaged in the jewelry business
with his uncle at Two HarbOrS, MINI.
The firm is known as Hulberg & Hui.
berg, jewelers..
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

that If the owners of factories allowed
man to live upStair instead of 10 the
basement, they would no longer need
to blame him for not living on high
er scale, socially, morally and intellect
uatly. He pleaded for the eight
hour day, stating that statistics
proved that the long hours starved
man, and that the majority of
accidents in factories, mills, mines
ETC.. usually occurred during the firal
one and one-half hours of the working
day.
The speaker closed his address
which was eagerly listened to by an
attentive audience, by answering
several questions. relative to socialism,
asked by members of the audience.
The lecture throughout was a very
interesting one and we'll worth listen
ing to.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

A. Address of Vesper, sold eighteen
gallons of pure thick maple syrup in
this city the past weeksand al those
who purchased some of it are well
pleased and satisfied with it. Since the
pure food law went into effect there
is not the tendency of adulteration
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

H. W. Lord, rural free delivery
mail carrier on route number three
cut of the Grand Rapids postoffice for
the past five years, resigned bis posi-
tion the first of March to take effect
the first of April. He expects to
move to Hancock, Wisconsin, where
himself and wife will take charge of
a farm belonging TO Chds. L. Stowell
ON the banks of Fish Lake for the
summer at least, and may be perma-
nently If they like the change They
have rented their house to Mr.. Ander-
son, the carriage manufacturer. who
will move his family therein this
week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

A. Decker, special correspondent
for the Omaha Daily Bee, was taken
sick the next day after his arrival in
Nebraska and was confined in the
Samatarian Hospital, at Sioux City,
Iowa, until he was able to come home
to recuperate. He arrived home
Friday to remain until such time as
his health is restored, He has stom-
ach trouble.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08
Town of Grand Rapids.

The following ticket was elected
after hard contest. Que hundred
and eighty-ive votes were cast.
Super giSors-GuSt Giese, Chairman
Louis Eberhardt, Geo. Shearier
Clerk-F. J. Rickhoff
TreaSurer-John POSsley
AsSeSSor-E. Rector
JuStice-F. j. RickhOff
Constable Gust Helix
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

Miss Celia Emmons who taught
first grade in the Lincoln building,
has resigned her position to accept a
position as principal of high school
in Delmonte, S. OAK. She departed
Thursday to take up her new duties
Miss Emmons is a very efficient
teacher and her many friends. who
though they will miss her. are happy
over her good fortune.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

Henry Voyer who has been in the
employ of the c. NJ. & st. Paul rail
road extension in Montana, for over
year in the construction of the tele-
graph line, arrived home today to
join his wife who has been here since
the holidays, and also to visit his
parents at Junction City. He expects
to return in time to report for work
on the first of May. Henry looks
We'll and says he is feeling well and
enjoys western life. He says there
are many opportunities for young
men with money out there
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

ANY lady reader of this paper wall
receive, on request, a clever No
Drip" Coffee Strainer Coupon privi
lege, from DR.. Shoop, Racine, Wis.
1t is silver-p plated, very pretty and
positively prevents all dripping of tea
or coffee. The Doctor sends it with
his new free book on Health Coffee
simply to introduce this clever substi-
tute for real coffee. DR.. Shops
Health Coffee is gaining it's great
popularity b. cause OF: first, its eX-
quisite taste and flavor; second, it's
absolute healthfulness: third, its
economy-1ilb. 25c; fourth, it's con-
venience. No tedious 20 to 30 minutes
boiling. made in a minute" says
DR.. Shoop. Try it at your grocer's,
for pleasant surprise. Sold by all
d alers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08
HOLD ANNUAL
BUSINESS MEETING
City Federation of Women's
Clubs Show Progress During
Past Year to be Great and
Very Effective.

The Annual business meeting of the
City Federation, was held at the
home of Mrs. G. F. Kellogg, Friday
afternoon, April 2nd.
At this time brief summary of the
work accomplished by each during
the year was given. It was surprising
what great and good results had been
accomplished since the meeting in
April year ago, by the Members of
the City Federation along all lines of
work. The reports inspired every
member present to take up the work
for the new year, with renewed inter-
lest, and determination to see still
the gist of the reports be pub
| lished in our city papers thus giving
the public as well as absent club
women an opportunity to know just
what had ben done 10 the past year.
The Secretary, Nrs. G. E, Roles re-
port showed the work of the organi-
cation had been carried out largely as
loutlined in the Year Book. The aver
age attendance at there gular meetings
have been between 60 and 70 members
The membership had grown from Ill
to 155 a gain Of A members this year.
During the year we had lost by death
and removal from the city 9 members
leaving our present membership 146
| The treasurer Mrs. O. T. HougeD's
report showed the entire amount of
money received and expended this
year Was as follows;
Total amount received SI54T.S1
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

The Christian Endeavor Society OF
the Congregational church had bust
ness meeting Monday evening follow,
ed by social time. The social com
nittee served light refreshments and
all present enjoyed the meeting very
much
This office is in receipt of copy
of the Placer County Republican, a
weekly newspaper publishd in Auburn
California, by A. E. Falch, whose
name appears at the head of the pa
per as Editor and Proprietor. From
this we take it that Mr.. Falch has
gone into business again. We joir
with his many friends in Grand Rapit
in extending best wishes for his sue
cess in his new undertaking.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08
MILLS LECTURES
ON SOCIALISM
Well known Orator Presents
Views to a Fair Sized House
Tuesday Evening.

Walter Thomas Mills, the socialist
lecturer, delivered very interesting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

| Clark Snyder is completing his
house at Port Edwards, having pur
chased enough pressed stone from the
; Concrete Co., to finish the walls.
Miss Mary Brahany returned Mon
day from her home in Madison where
she had been spending her vacation.
Mrs. Edward Boisyert de Neyers
left Tuesday for her home in Woonsoc
ket, r. l.. Mrs E. P. Arpin accom-
panied her as far as Milwaukee.
Miss Beryl Thompson who attends
Ripon college arrived home Tuesday tt
spend the Easter vacation with her
parents
Anna Mcmillan arrived Tuesday
from Ashland, where she has been
visiting her sister Mary, and will
spend the rem finder of the week with
her parents in this city.
A. L. Putnam has received word
that his youngest son, Master Gordon
is down with scarlet fever at Sa-
bin, Wis, where Mrs Putnam had
gone to visit her parents.
Mr. and Mrs. George Payne and
daughter returned Tues. from Merrill
where they have been spending a
month visiting Mrs. Payne's parents
Mr. and Mrs T. E. Mullen and fam
lily returned from Green Bay Monday
where they had been to attend the
funeral of Mrs Mullen's mother, Mrs
Howlette, who died recently.
Martin Hohenyeldt, who has been
attending business college in this city
left Saturday for his home in Yes
per on account of the illness of his
sister Katherine.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elisha Cleveland de-
parted for their home in Atlanta, MOI
day. They were here to attend the
funeral of their sister, Mrs. G. w.
Mason.
M. H Jackson retL rned Monday from
| Appleton where he has been on
account of the serious illness of mis-
son Clarence. Clarence although
still very i'll is considered to be out of
6anoar now
Martin Bever, who has been in the
employ of the John Arpin Lumber
Company at Atlanta for many years
has been transferred TO the Company's
Office in this city where he is now at
! work.
L. Van Lew of Chicago an expert
lubricating commissioner was in the
city on Monday. He is making a
tour of the state to inspect the
work being carried on by that com,
pany in Wisconsin.
Miss Dorothy Cushman returned
Saturday from weeks visit at her
home in Plattvi"n. Miss Ann Rob
son of Stoughton accompanied her
and will spend week here as her
guest.
Mrs. Chas. Trondson of Black Duck
Mimi, formerly Miss Addie Adele
of this city who has been visiting
friends here for some time left for
Nekoosa, Saturday to spend a few
days with friends at that place.
Forty-seven years ago Tuesday on
April 9Th 1862, Captain Compton,
formerly of this city, was killed in the
battle of Shiloh He was the captain
of company formed here at Grand
Rapids and called the 18th Wisconsin
regiment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

with light brown sugar that formerly
was the custom on the part OF some
who made the syrup Now the makers
all seem 10 make a better quality
than they used to- When paying 81 so
per gallon il ought TO guarantee the
article
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-08

Miss NJ. E. kehue. d representative
of the Banana Products Co. of Chica-
90, will give public demonstration
OF the value and healthfulneSs of
Banana Foods and Banana Coffee at
johnson s. Hill Co.'S. grocery store
friday and Saturday, April 9th aHd
10th. Every body is cordially invited
TO attend this demonstration and
sample these delicious food products
John Benger of the town of Sigel,
was in the city making preliminary
arrangements for his departure on a
trip abroad. He expects to leave
Wednesday for Chicago where he will
be Joined by younger brother from
Nebraska and together they will sail
from New York City on thursday or
Friday for Swinden, England, where
they were born and raised. John
Benger has not seen his brother in
England for 45 years. They expect.
to be absent two or three months.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-09
BETHEL LYMPus

Julius Tucker OF Newport, n. H., Wis
tied his aunt, Mrs. VIII Dartt, last week.
George Chamberlin and daughter, Miss
Grace, from Iowa visited at Will DARTS
Monday.
Mrs. Hannah Lamb of Randolph visit
ed her sister, Mrs. B. A. Buttles, the first
of the week.
School began here Tuesday with Miss
Pauline Kent of Morrisville as teacher.
She boards at s. A. Bowen's.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. A. Buttles and daugh-
ter, Mabel, visited at Win PRrker's in
Pittsfield the last Of the week.
John n. Beckwith returned home Tues.
day after visiting his grandmother, Mrs.
Maria Cook, in Alstead, N. H., several
days. Mrs. Lyman, Mrs. Edna Mitchell
ano three children, Mrs. Elver Hoising.
ton and son, Mortimer, and Miss Bertha
Foster returned to their homes in West
Medford, Mass, Saturday, after spending
the summer at s. A. Bowen's.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-09

forced with twisted steel. The estimated
expense OF those aud other repairs that
will be made at the same time is about
$500.
Two serious automobile accidents that
have recently occurred on the river road
above Sharon call to the memory of old
inhabitants a terrible catastrophe that
happened in the times before railroads
were in Vermont. All traffic was done
by stage to Concord, N. H., to which
point the railroad had reached. The
stage that ran from Montpelier to Con-
cord went over this same steep embank-
ment and four of the passengers were
killed by the overturned vehicle. This
was about 1910.
The T.. II. Ellis Granite Co. landed last
week the contract for the bank to be built
at Winnipeg, Manitoba, by the Montreal
bank for its branch in that city. The
contract calls for about $4,000 feet OF
stone and will furnish employment for
about ffty men for six months. 1t is
not yet known where the stone viii be
cut, but the probability is that this work
will be done at Winnipeg. The company
are putting on their men again this week
and expect to have three derrick gangs.
The committee OF the FIRE district have
closed contracts for the purchase of a
double acting tripIex plunger pump OF $50
gallons capacity per minute, underwater
type, made by the Ramsey company, and
for q as horsepower motor which Will be
connected with the three powers furnish
ing electricity in Bethel, so that in case
one power is unable to respond at the
time OF a fire, connection can be made
with either of the others. A concrete
power house is to be built in the rear OF
Matson Bros shop. 1t is expected that
the work will be completed by the mid
die OF October.
James E. Randlett, architect OF the
Whitcomb high school building, was
drowned in Lake Winnipiseogee Thurs
day afternoon. He was in a motor boat
with his wife and when about a mile
/ from land Mrs. Rsndlett heard splash
! in the water. She turned and saw her
/ husband struggling in the water beside
the boat. She did not understand the
+ handling OF the boat, but she finally got
the boat headed towards the spot where
+ her husband was. He was a good swim
mer but was hampered with his clothes
and unable to keep above the water till
the boat reached him. Searching parties
we're sent out but the body could not b,
found. The deceased was a veteran il
the Civil war. He is survived by hi
widow and one son residing in the West
Mr.. Randtett was we'll known IN Bethel
where he was frequently called during
the building of the schoolhouse, and wa
well liked by those with whom he cam
in contact.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-09
EAST BETHEL

Messrs. Bailey and Blanchard, cornet-
ists,' assisted the East Bethel band Labor
day.
Cadet Myron Buck of Norwich uni
versity came home Saturday for a short
vacation.
Mrs. Eva Manson visited friends in
this place from Friday till Tuesday,
when che went to Pittsford for a visit
with her sister at the sanatorium before
going to her home At Lowell, Mass.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. F. Tenney of Federal
Point, Fla, and s. G. Q. Durkee OF Mel
rose, Mass, in tour Of different parts OF
the state, have been recent visitors,of Mrs.
William P. Smith and Mr.. and Mrs. E.
W. Perrin.
The score in the ball game Monday was
Roysltou %. local %, it being necessary
10 play 10 innings. The Quarry Work.
ers vs.. East Bethel was to 6 in favor Of
ESst Bethel. The Juniors VS.. East Ran
dolph Juniors was 81 to in favor of the
local Juniors.
E. II, Durkee, operating touring car
ran into J. w. Waldo south OF this viii
lage Monday afternoon, smashing al
Mr. WaIdo's vehicle somew hat and
throwing some of the occupants out
Mr.. Durkee took the family OF seven il
his automobile and brought them here
No one was injured. All of the partie
were on their way TO attend the sport
/ here
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-09
BETHEL cILEAp

Mrs. Herbert Owen and son, David,
visited her sister in Randolph last week.
George Tewksbury of Wilmot, N. H.,
spent last week visiting among the
Tewkshury relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Dana Washburn and son,
John, spent Saturday and Sunday in
Royalton at jerome Shaw's.
George Van Cor of CIaremont, N. H.,
was from Wednesday until Monday the
guest OF Mr.. and Mrs. E. L Wills.
Walter Chamberlin has bought new
international gasoleue engine throug b
the agency Of E. S. Putnam OF Bethel.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Hatch and Mr..
and Mrs. Herman Morse OF Randolph
were at Herbert Owens last Sunday.
Mrs. Hiram Campbell and Mrs. Elmer
Barnes and daughter OF Rochester spent
Thursday and Friday at L. NJ. Backus'.
L. NJ. Backus has gone to East Brook.
field to do carpenter work for P. @. Reed
He also worked several days OF last week
in Randolph at Eugene Msrshall's.
Guests at Walter Chamberlin's are Mrs
Clarence Osha and children, Doris and
Donald, of Randolph and Mrs. Bert
Wood and daughters, Leona and Beatrice.
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commandments, Notice.

ESTATE OF LAURA +. BLAIsDELL
The undersigned, having been appointed ly tls
Honorable Probate Court for the District ol -.
dolph, Commissioners. 70 receive, examine tAe
adjust the claims and demands u al lefs
against the estate az Laura y, BlaiedrM A1
Of Randolph, IN said District deceased, am ~
claims exhibited in Offset thereto, hereby giF
tlce that we viii meet for the purpose aioft,e !.
AZ the store Of sprague sprasu,
the town Of Randolph, in said ll-.ItL
on the sth day Of December next u.4
O'Clock p. m. until O'Clock 2. "a ~
said day and that six months from the lItH l.5
OF August, A. D. 1909, is the time Alltu
by said Court for said creditors 70 present iast
claims 70 us for examination and ALLOWANCE
Dated az Randolph. VT this 18th daE y
August. A. p. 1909 lsf
W. A. ROBBINS, lr.i....,razs
q. q. BOSWELL.
Foster q. Sprague. Executor.
Herald and news. [volume] (West Randolph, Vt.) 1878-1943, 1909-09-09
LILLIEvILLE

Mr.. and Mrs. A. L CurrIer OF Ran
dolpb were in town Friday.
Edgar and Ben bearing attended Mrs.
Aaron Bowen's funeral last week Tues
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Beckwith and Miss
Iris were guests at Sunshine Home sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Stoddard of Roch.
ester were guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Cecil
Washburn Sunday.
Mrs. Nellie Dean Page has been taking
the buttermilk treatment and has gained
so she does her work and rides out. She
was very weak and could not retain 9th.
er food for weeks.
From Weathersfield Center items-Mrs.
Frank Page, who has been in poor health
all summer, received gift from the In
ternational Sunshine society at Bethel.
her cid home town, last week which she
is enjoying very much. II ISIS "wondel
bag" and contains "19 days wonder. y
il is nice way to give sunshine r.
some shut-in as it gives them something
to look forward to each day.
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Rochester News.
6. N. HARVEY. Local Editor.

Miss Lena Campbell returned to Ded-
ham, Mass, Monday.
Mrs. r. s. Morgan is in GIens Falls,
N. Y, for q few weeks.
Miss Helen Marsh has gone, to her
school in Altleboro, Mass.
Mrs. Ezra Axtell OF Jacksonville, Fla,
Is visiting at W. H. Hubbard's.
Mrs. Il. 8. ChafIee and son, John, are
in Buffalo, n. Y, for few weeks.
Mrs. George Hunt was in Waterbury
last week and found Mr.. Hunt slightly
improved.
Miss Helen Campbell went to SPRING
field. Saturday, where she has position
in the graded school.
Mr.. and Mrs. william Workman and
son. Harry. returned to their home in De-
troit, Mich, last week.
p. c. Tinkham went to Mills, Mass,
Tuesday to attend the wedding of his
niece. Miss Mande Tinkham.
William Chase Of Boston was a guest at
the home of his brother. 4. W. Chase,
over Wednesday night Of last week.
Mrs. Electa Morse went TO Bradford
Monday to spend the month Of septem-
Der with her niece, Mrs. Frank johnson.
The Liberty Hill Granite Co. have re-
eeIved q contract for furnishing the gran.
lite for the gymnasium at Hanover, \. II.
Miss Ellen Richardson Of Hancock had
the misfortune to fall and break her arm
in front OF W. r. Barry's store few days
since.
I Henry Holden and Richard Emery OF
West Concord, n. H., have lately been in
/ town looking at the timber land on J. r.
7 Tupper's farm.
Misses Agnes and Grace Bacon, who
have been spending the summer months
at 4. L. Pierce's, returned 10 their home
in Boston Friday.
Misses Leila aud Louise Mosher, v be
had been spending the summer with rela.
E tives here, have returned to their home in
Bridgeport, Conn.
Mrs. Julia Wing and Miss Julia Hay
ward have been with Mrs. Crosby Martin
for few days and will go from there tC
Lower Rochester to visit other friends.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Orson Briggs Of Leicester
I and Mr.. and Mrs. Cole OF Madison
Conn, have been visiting at The Elms, p
the home OF Mr.. and Mrs. F. A. Guern
sey.