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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
Notice of Application for Proof Of Will.

WOOD COUNTY COURT-In Probate
wooD COUNTY, IS
In-the matter of the last will and testament
OF Gou1fried POlensky, deceased
WHEREAS, an instrument in writing pur-
porting TO the last Will and testament of
Gortfried Polensky, deceased, late OF Sigel,
Wood County, Wisconsin has been filed in
this office;
AND WHEREAS, application has been made
by Edward Polensky praying that the same
be proven and admitted TO probate accord
ing 10 the laws OF this state, and that letters
testamentary be granted thereon according
TO law;
IT IS ORDERED, That said application be
heard before this court, at a special term
thereof, to be held at the probate office in
the city of Grand Rapids on the 9Th day OF
February, A. D., 1909, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
AND IT Is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
of the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons in
terested. by publishing a copy OF this order
for three weeks SUCCESSFULLY in the WooD
COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper printed
and published in said county previous to
said hearing.
Dated, January u, 1909
By the Court
w. j. CONWAY,
County Judge.
GoGGINS, BRAZEAU & BRIERF,
Attorneys for Petitioners.
FIRST publication Jan. ii, expires Jan. Is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
Notice OF Application for Proof Of Will.

COUNTY CoURT-In Probate
STATE OF WISCONSIN, &c
WOOD COUNTY, o.
\In the matter OF the last will and testament
OF Fred BartZ, deceased.
WHEREAS, an instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
Fred BartZ, deceased, late OF Wood County
has been filed in this office:
AND WHEREAS, application has been made
bv Amelia Bartz praying that the same be
proven and admitted to probate, according
to the laws OF this state, and that letters tes-
tamentary be granted thereon according to
law;
Is is ORDERED, that said application be
heard before this court, at term thereof, to
be held at the probate office, in the city of
Grand Rapids on the 9th day of February,
A. D., 1909, at 10 O'Clock, a. m.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, that notice
of the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons in
terested, by publishing copy OF this order
for three weeks successfully, in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper printed
and published in said county, previous to
said hearing.
Dated January 5, 1909.
By the Court,
GEO. L. WILLIAMS, W. j. CONWAY,
Attorney. County Judge
First publication Jan. Z. expires Jan. 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
OBITUARY
John Brahmstead

On Wednesday evening. Jan. 9th at
his home 10 the town of Grand Rapids
occurred the death, Of John Bran
steadt, a we'll known and highly re-
spected farmer. The cause of bis
death was old age, the deceased hay
ing passed bis 18th year at the time
of bis death.
He is survived by his wife and six
grown up children, William Brahm-
stead of Rhinelander. Charles, Henry
and Albert of the town of Grand
Rapids, Mrs. Garry Adams of Rhine
lander, and Mrs. Louis Peterson of
this city.
The funeral services were held
Sunday afternoon, Jan. 10, at o'clock
Rev. Kruschke, of the Lutheran
church at Kellner ufficiated and the
remains were inferred in the village
cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
John Coddins

John Codding, teamster employed
by DR.. Norton, was taken sick last
week and he was taken to Riverview
Hospital under the auspices of the
Federation who furnished him nurse
and treatment. He was stricken
with paralysis and died at $3.50 D. M.
on Saturday January 8. 1909.
Mr.. Codding was born in New
York state on Dec. IS, 1S49. and was
SO years and "a days old when he died,
He came to Grand Rapids about 30
years ago. He followed teaming and
the care Of horses most of bis life
time.
He leaves two daughters Miss Alice
and Edith Codding both of Fond du
Lac, and one son John who is en-
ployed in A. J. Hasbrouck's livery
stable.
The funeral service took place
Tuesday Rev. G. A. Meilicke officiat-
ing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

Several ladies from Nekoosa were
guests of Mrs. Len Smith, Friday.
James Hamilton of the Rapids was
caller in the village Saturday.
DR.. Alyward is now nicely settled
in rooms over the store.
Mrs. F. X erode of Nekoosa was
caller in our village, Friday.
Miss Eva Jasperson Of the Rapids
was the Sunday guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. c. Jasperson.
Miss Louise Codere was called tC
Rudolph Friday by the fitness of he1
mother, Mrs. P. Codere.
Mrs. J. Shelhammer was on the
sick list the past week.
Clarence Welner was a caller al
the Rapids Monday.
The E. F. U. gavea social and dane
Tuesday evening. A very pleasant
time is reported by those present.
]. Whitmore was on the sick list
last week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
PLAINFIELD.
OO~ t4-A AItAAE5s u y . VI z
with his mother.

DR.. and Mrs. Searle have been spending
several days at Kilbourn with Mrs. Searle's
father, Fred Better who is very sick.
Mrs. Mary Sheardown wife of the late G.
W. Sheardown. deceased, .died last Satur-
day aged 81 years. Mrs. Sheardown was an
early resident of PIainheld and was lady
highly respected and esteemed by all.
The residence OF Chas. Fields of Bancroft
was entirely destroyed by fire Saturday
evening while Mr.. and Mrs. were out spend
ing the evening with neighbors. He carried
only $50 insurance On the house and $50 or
contents written in Bovee's agency in thu
! old Phenix Ins. Co. OF Brooklyn.
Rev. Andrews of Hancock closed a series
| Of five weeks duration at the Harvis schoo
house last Saturday evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

Miss Mary .Weyers, who has been very
sick with diphtheria is getting along nicely
and the family viii soon be out of quaran-
tine If no new cases break out.
DR.. Rockwell of your city was here last
week Tuesday eve and administered anti
toxin to Mary Meyers.
Mrs. Jno. weyers, of your city attended
the funeral of her little neice last wednes-
day.
Joe vadnais. of your city spent Sunday
with his mother.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

and feasUed, on good home grown.
home made chicken pie, and Innumer-
able other apeiiZing dainties prepared
and served for their deiectatiou.
All who were present. were highly
pleased with the good things served
them. and many, no doubt. will fore
go their usual meals today as result
of this generous feast.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

low was an every day occurance, for at
least three months at a time. Considering
these we can safely say that the earth is
warming up altho we don't care to venture
far from the stove.
Local Assembly No. IS of the E. F. U. held
an open installation in the l. o. o. F. hall
last Tuesday Jan. 5. Previous to the in
stallation ceremonies two new members-C.
A. Pelow and Joe Reiger were initiated The
following officer were installed for the COM
ing year.
President-Joe SeidI
Vice Pres.-John Udeu Sr
Warden-John Udell Jr.
Advisor-Mrs. Ida Hale
Secy-Ida F. Lunday
Treasurer-Miss Lena Carley
Inside Guardians Lunde
After the ceremonies the following pro-
gram was rendered:
Instrumental Solo-Leslie Mccoy
Vocal Solo-G. F. Wells
Vocal Duet-Mrs. Hougen and Essie junk
man
Vocal Solo-Arthur Mitchell
Following the program a fine supper was
served.
| Clinton Dunning of Alma Centre is bust
ness visitor in our city this week.
| Byron Nottingham of Arpin attended
the masonic installation last Friday night.
J.K. P. Hiles of Dexterville was shopping
in town Monday.
c. A, Pelow was on the sick list the fore
part of the week.
! The NJ. W. A. and r. n. A. will hold joint
Installation of officers on the evening of Jan
20.
Pittsville Lodge No. 231 F. and A. NJ. held
their annual installation of officers al
Hougen's hall last Friday evening Jan. s
John Nottingham of Milwaukee Lodge twas
stalled.
W. M.-Chas. Pelow
s. W. -Sam1 Hfles
| J. W.-Dr. Hart Boyer
| Sec.-Nash Mitchell
! Treas.-F. S. Woodwork
Stewards-Chas. Heuer and Hans Lunde
| Tyler-B. r. Tarbox
| Following the installation, dancing was
the order of the evening, music being fur
nished by the Crown orchestra of this city
An elaborate supper was served at the Elm
Park hotel, covers being laid for more thar
one hundred guests.
H. Parker and C. E. King have been OF
a business trip to st. Paul and points in the
southern part of the state in the interest o.
the Oftelie and Stondall Land Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
lEGALS
Notice OF Final Settlement.

WOOD COUNTY CoURT-In Probate,
In the matter Of the last will of John Daily,
deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of
Elizabeth y. DAILY, Cha rles E. DAILY and John
O'Day executors and trustees of the last will
OF SAID deceased, representing among other
Things that he has fully administered the
SAID estate. and praying that a time and
place De fixed for examining and allowing
his account of his administration. and that
the residue OF the said estate be assigned to
such persons as are by law entitled to the
same;
IT is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me. at my ONCE in the city OF
Grand Rapids on the 9Th day of February,
1909, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
AND 1T is FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
OF said application and hearing be given TO
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
NUPTIALS
SieWert-Lucht

Saturday, we received letter
from Rev. VIM. Uebele, of Baraboo
who at the request of Mr.. Siewert
sent us the following.
A Quiet Home Wedding.
Mr.. Otto H. Siewert and Miss Ber-
tina C. Lucht, both of Grand Rapids
Wis, were united in marriage at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Herman Lucht, in the town OF
Greenfield, Sank Co., Wis, Thursday
at high noon by Rev. William c.
Uebele. Miss Frances Deal, Of Nee
nah, Wis, niece of the groom played
the wedding march. Miss Edith
Lucht, sister of the bride acted as
bridesmaid and Mr.. Elijah Hardy as
groomsman. Mr.. and Mrs. Siewert
will live in Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
CHICKEN PIE SUPPER
LARGELY ATTENDED

The chicken pie supper, held in the
church parlorS Of the NJ. E. church
Tuesday evening, under the auspices
of the Woman's Foreign Missionary
Society was we'll attended by an un-
usually large crowd Not only were
many mem bers of the church present,
but big folks and little folks of all de-
nominations including the public in
general, assem- bled here, and we're fed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
Notice OF Sale on Foreclosure.

STATE OF WISCONSIN. WOOD CoUNTY-In
Circuit Court
S, M. Williams, plaintiff, VS.. Thadaus
Fle1schman and - Fleischman, his wife, if
any, defendants.
oIS 1919 VI 3uus Iuent VI loreclosure ana
the 10th day OF Dec, 1907, the undersigned
sheriff of Wood County, Wisconsin, will sell
at the front and north door of the Court
House in the city of Grand Rapids on the
9Th day of Feb, 1909 at 1000 O'Clock in the
forenoon OF that day, the real estate and
mortgaged premises described by said
Judgment to be sold, and therein described
as follows: The west half wv ~ OF the
northwest quarter inv ~ of section No.
thirteen (13) township No. twenty-four (24)
north, of range No. five (5) east. Terms of
sale will be cash.
j. T. WEIGH,
Sheriff of Wood Co., Wis
d. D. CONWAY,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
Postoffice address, Grand Rapids. WOOD
County, Wisconsin.
(First publication Dec. a, expires Jan 3O)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
Lischepski Fellows

The marriage of J. A. LiSchepski,
and Miss Mary Fellows, both of Ne
koosa took place at Justice Ed. Po-
mainville's office Wednesday, Jan. 6,
MessrS. G. M. Dougharty. and Kirk
Muir OBLIGATED as witnesses to the
ceremony. Mr., and Mrs. Lischepski
will make their home at Nekoosa
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

all persons interested. by publication of q
copy of this. order for three successive
weeks in the WOOD COUNTY REPORTER. a
newspaper printed in said county, before
the day fixed for said hearing
Dated this 18th day of January, 1909.
By the Court,
W. j. CONWAY,
County Judge.
GoGGINS, BRAZEAU x BRIERE
Attorneys for Executors.
First publication Jan. II, expires jan IS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
CARD OF THANKS

Mrs. c. E. Lester and family take
this method of expressing their thanks
and appreciation for the many favors
received during the illness of their
husband and father. These acts OF
kindness will always be remem bered.
Yours respectfully,
Mrs. G. F. Lester and family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
Adams-Loock.

At the residence of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Loock
South 9th ST., of this city, Saturday
evening at 8 o'clock, Will Adams OF
Babcock and Minnie Loock, were unit
ed in matrimony, Rev. H. Mack, pas
ter of The east side German Lutheran
church officiating.
Tie wedding was a very quiet at
~, witnessed by a few friends and
near relatives of the contracting
parties.
After congratulations the guests
were served to a bountiful wedding
| supper.
The young couple left on the even
ing $50 c. M. St. P. passenger for
Babcock, where the groom is EN-
ployed and they will make their flu
ture home. The good wishes of their
many. friends are extended them fol
long and happy matrimonial
journey.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
TRANSFER OF
BUSINESS PROPERTY

SEQ. W. Davis sold bis business lot
and building now occupied by Albert
Arndt as restau rant yesterday. 1t is
located just opposite tie First Ma
tional Bank on First street north, and
Albert Arndt is the successful pur-
haSer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14
state OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, Ice
LUCAS COUNTY.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is
senior partner OF the firm of F. j. Cheney C
Co., doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and state aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum OF ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh
that cannot be cured by the use of Hall IS
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A D.
1886.
A. W. GLEASON,
(SeaI) NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces OF the system. Send for testimonials
free.
F. J. CHENEY G. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

SUSAN:
For Peters appetite try baking powder
biscuits made of Gold Medal Flour MARIA
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-01-14

MANY a boy is called dull and stupid,
when the whole trouble is due TO lazy
liver. We firmly believe your own doc
tor will tell you that an occasional dose
of Ayers Pills will do such boys great
deal of good. They keep the liver active.
Made By the J. C. Aver Co., Lowell. Mass
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25
PITMAN.

D. Clarence Gibboney will address
the mems meeting next Sunday.
Jos. Carr had another big horse sale
on Thursday
Miss e. e. Rulon has been confined
to the house for week with bron-
chitis.
The stork brought a new baby to
the home of John McSherry last week
o. B. Chew has enlarged his ice
cream parlors and is in shape for an
other big summer.
Our local poet, Henry A. Brainard
seems to like Pitman better and bet
ter the longer he stays here.
Rev. e. A. Robinson was the guest
of his Masonic friend District Deputy
Roray, of Bridgeton. on Tuesday.
Officer Nathan kichmoLd, whose ser
ious illness we mentioned a few
weeks ago, has taken a turn for the
better and is now considerably inl-
proved
Harry Collins, clerk at J. C. Rulon' S
has rented the recently remcceled Nc
COwan property on North BrOadwa5.
Walter Staats,, cashier for the Vic
tor Talking Machine Company. has
rented w. d. Carter's new dwelling,
corner Holly and Summit avenues.
Rev. S. H. Ham, of the Law and
Order League, spoke in the M. E.
Church Sunday morning. Mr.. and
Mrs. Ham were at Hotel Pitman over
the day.
Harry Devaul moved from near Egg
Harbor to his former home here on
Tho 7eu nd
has been living in Mr.. Devaul's house,
has moved into one of E. G. Cham
pion's houses on the Suburban tract.
Contractor Champion has broken
ground on Highland Terrace for nice
brick house for Jos. Marshall, former
ly of Nillville. Mr.. Marshall is liv-
ing in one of Mr.. Champions houses
until his own is completed.
The mems meeting Sunday after
noon was addressed by Frank Clouds
and Howard Lefevre. After the speak
ing it took the turn of a revival SER
vice and several went to the altar. In
the evening number joined the
church on probation.
A royal reception was given Rev. E..
A. Robinson and wife Thursday even
ing. Rev. D. B. Harris was in good
form and voiced the hearty welcome
of the people of the church and COM
munity. An orchestra from Camden
rendered several selections and reci-
tations and musical numbers were
given by home talent Refreshments
were served to over four hundred per-
sons.
One of the saddest deaths was that
of Mr.. Frank Kelly Thursday after
noon Mr. Kelly was forty-seyen years
years old and had been one of the
most trusted employees of the Bell
Telephone Co., Phila, for thirty years.
He was a most devoted husband and
since Mrs. Kelly was paralyzed about
seven years ago (having never been
able to walk since) his attentions
have been unremitting. His too strict
attention to work under the circum-
stances caused complete collapse a
few weeks since, and he became rap
idly worse until the end. Funeral
services were held from his late resi-
dence Sunday afternoon and at least
fifty of his feIlow-employe were
present. The sermon was preached
by Rev. E. A. Robinson and the SER
vices at Manahath cemetery were con-
Quoted. by Rev. Arthur Downer. Be-
side his invalid wife. Mr. Kelly leaves
father nearly ninety years of age,
daughter, and two sons to mourn
his loss
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25
1 PERMANENT INVESTMENT.

Is thing that very many people make Some
of them are so permanent that they never re-
turn principal or interest. Money spent in ad-
yertising, if invested in the proper mediums
and with careful regard for truth of state
ment and fulfllment OF promises. is q perma-
nent investment that brings sure and steady
has many such Sd ertisers Men who have
used its columns for years because they find it
pays, and 1t pays them because patr Fms have
found that what they promise is carried out to
the letter You have chauce to make the
same sort of an investment at any time Tn /,
il vestment is small; the profit is large -ady.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25

Build up a business of your own. Policies
from 500 to $500 issued on monthly plan, inn
mediate benefits, no medical examinations, no
lapses. Sick and accident benefits included.
Unusual inducements to agents and for man.
ayers CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.,
S25C9 1t. 277 Broadway, N. Y.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25
NoTIfE OF sETrLEm ENT.

NOTI E OF SETELEM ENT.
Notice is hereby given that the account OF
the Woodbury. Trust Company, guardian OF
William J. Russell, administrator will be au.
dited ny the Surrogate md reported for settle
mem to the Orphans Court of the County of
Gloucester. on Friday April 3d. 1909.
THE WOODBURY. TRUST co,
Guardian.
Dated surrogate's Office, March IS '0s.
PROPOSAL.
Sealed proposals for furnishing
about twelve Q2) tons of pig lead
(more or less), endorsed Proposals
for Furnishing Pig Lead,'' will be re-
ceived at the City Hall of the City of
Woodbury., by the City Council until
8 o'clock p. m. of April s, 1909, and
at that time and place will be pub
licly opened and read.
JOHN G. CURRY,
T. ALBERT MATLACK,
E. EVERETT PIERCE,
Water Committee.
S. E. WILMER, Water Sup't,
City Hall, Woodbury., N. j.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25
3 Acre Farm BlaekWood.
EOR ALE OR Es CHANGE.

Nine acre farm with dwelling. barn, 100 feet
Of pigeon house, chicken house, etc. Conven-
lent to town and railroad. Possession on short
notice. SAMUEL p. HAGERMAN,
32609llt. Blackwood, N. j.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25

Mr.. Isaac Carson has moved from
Camden into the house which he re-
Gently purchased on Hunter street. 1t
class condition.
Handle Bros, the Pitman lumber
merchants, have big stock of Jer-
sey cedar shingles 4x24. Their first
years business of these young men
has been a successful one.
Capt. J.. F. Truitt, of Bridgeport,
who has been seriously ill since last
Fall, was in Woodbury. on Monday.
The captains many friends hope for
his early and complete recovery.
Grocer B. F. Smith will close out
his grocery business this month and
move to Haddonfield where he will
have charge of his unc1e's business.
Scheminant, the confectioner, will oc-
cupy the store vacated by Mr.. Smith.
Joseph H. WiIkerson the Pauls-
boro contractor, who has been in the
contracting business for five years,
has built fifty-eight residences. thirty
four Of these the past two years. The
last year he built eighteen, in addition
to the Thorofare M. E. Church.
State Road Commissioner Gilky-
son had the road engineers of Sussex,
Hunterdon, Morris, Passaic, Middle
sex, Morris and Monmouth counties
down yesterday inspecting the Imper-
ial road at Westville, and the Black
wood pike and Magnolia road.
CARPET WEAVING, Edgar Wrigley
Orders called for and delivered, Hurff-
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25
80 Acre Farm at CheVs Landing
FOX SALE

Thirty acre early truck farm. at Chews Land
ing:sdwelline, barn. COW stables, etc.. in good
conoition. Immediate possession; bargain for
quick purcha-er.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1909-03-25
WANTED.

Married man wanted to work on farm by the
month, board himself, with house rent free.
One capable of doing horse work ank driving
team. House empty, go to work right
away Apply to ). r. saw AGE,
Fairview. Stone Road,
S-25.09-tf. P. o.. Sewell, N. j.