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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
"THE EPISODE OF AN
VERBAL AVALANCHE
A High School Happening

The pleasant calm of a December
afternoon is spreading itself with
gentle ease and satisfaction DER the
site of the Lincoln High school. 'Tis
nearing the hour of four. The throb.
bling desire for knowledge is MAX
ing itself evident in all portions Of
the building, but especially in the
Senior American History room. A
stage of tense excitement has been
reached. They are discussing the
Revolutionary period
The history teacher picks out a
student of gumptious appearance who
is chewing the tin end of his pencil
''When did Washington cross the
Delaware?" he interrogates in sol
emn pedagogical voice.
The student of gumptious appear
ance looks UP thotfully. Then rub
bing his nose, and carefully scrutiniz-
ing certain imaginary vacancy some
where in the immediate beyond, he
quizzically inquiries, @'Who?" and then
laughs, at which all of the mem
bers cooperate in an eruption of
laughter that almost fractures the
very atmosphere. On; on they laugh,
until the whole building seems to
vibrate in one grand voluptuous guf-
faW
Ac hn 1o.ot foip b1,o
gracefully leaving the cupalo of the
sturdy edifice our noble expounder
of historic facts begins once more
William Bright, he Dictates, "can
you favor us with the desired infor-
nation concerning the paternal adj
wiser of this certain section of this
terrestrial orb in connection with a
little launch ride he once enjoyed on
that glorious luctuation of hydrogen
hydroxide which someone has very
cleverly named the Delaware river?'
'1513,' pronounces William boldly.
Mr.. Pedagogue a la American His
tory, Ltd rushes his fingers madly
luru his nd1f. lie SHOOTS MS rig
claw forward didastically. He froWns
a Herculean frown: and the concus-
sions of declamatory jesticuIationi
that follows actually makes the old
Lincoln tremble like a dose of st.
Vitus dance. The students shake
with fear and the temperature of the
room rises to 81 degrees.
But the speaker continues; battling
Webster's sagest words, frazzling De
mosthenes, and leaving Carrie Nation
| away back in the gloomy subordi-
nate.
Alas; the grafton is sadly inter
rupted by the 4 o'clock gong, but
its memory will be frescoed deep up
on the minds of the imposing gener-
alton.
Washington didn't cross the
Delaware in 1913. he crossed it in
1907.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
LECTURE ON LABRADOR BY
REV. c. A, MEIlICkE

Next Sunday evening at the First
Moravian church, the pastor will give
an illustrated lecture on Lobrador.
This is the second lecture of ser
les for which Rev Meilicke has made
arrangements to give during the win
ter months. The first was ON b.
hernia and Moravia and proved not
only interesting but instructive, both
as to mediavai and present day con-
ditions in these birthlands of the
Moravian church. The lecture on
Labrador is about the land and peo-
pie and missionaries, made ali but
famous by the noted Dr. Grenfell
thru his lectures and books. All are
welcome.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
THE NEW STREET CAR LINE

will afford a Splendid Opportunity to
many young people to get a good bust
ness education at very low cost as they
can board at home while attending
the GRAND RAPIDS BUSINESS Cot
LEGE. This school is first class in
every respect. Complete Business
Courses. Graduates are placed in
the best positions If you want
good-paying office position, write for
further information.
E L HAYWARD, Principal.
16-2W
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
GRAND OPENING OF THE
AMUSEMENT HALL

O. c. Belanger, manager of the
new Amusement hall, is here from
Wausau, looking after, and making
the necessary arrangements for the
opening which takes place Thursday
evening, Dec. 18th While the inter
ior of the new building is not en-
tirely finished, the painting will be
left for some future time The hard
wood floors are laid and the carpen-
ter work is completed. The exter-
ior is completed with the exception
of lathing and plastering with cement
This work can not be completed I'M
til next spring The interior has
been nicely decorated with bunting
and Christmas decorations prepare
tory for the opening Thursday night.
The electric organ has been placed
and tuned SO that it will be in read
mess for service at the opening
Your attention is called to their
display advertisement in another col
umn in which the general public are
cordially invited to attend. After the
opening night the amusement hail
will be opened mornings for instruc-
ton, afternoons and evenings for roll
Ter skating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16

The following is a list of those
who will have part in the man
agement and care. of the hall and
give instructions:
Manager-O. C. Belanger of Wau-
Sau.
Assistant Manager-Allen Dern-
bach of Merrill.
Chief Observation-Disclosures Berard of
this city, assisted by the following
instructors: Peter Reitz of Wausau,
George Mullen, Theodore Thompson
Phillip Gouger and Miss Fannie
McQulnlin of Merrill
In charge of skate room-Roy Cam
erOn.
Cashier-Miss Julia Mimnehan
Refreshment Counter-Miss Carrie
Johnson.
Janitor-Denis Mccarthy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
NEW HARNESS SHOP

Lewis Riker, harness maker, has
rented the building on the corner Of
First and cond Street North, where
they join opposite the East Side
Market, in which he has opened u
harness shop and WILSON have full
stock of everyt hing in this line. He
has also accepted the position as
welghmaster for he city on the East
side. He is prepared to ACT as agent
for seller and buyer who want hay,
wood. etc. When in need of anything
leave your order with Mr.. Riker and
he will give it prompt attention.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
AUCTION SALE

Bills were ISSUED from this office
for Mary A. Musolf, proprietor of the
Musolf ranch, which lis located three
fourths of a mile south of the ten
mile creek ON the Portage road in
an auction of all personal property on
Monday December goth at $50 o'clocl
sharp. The sale will last until e,v-
cry article is sold. A free lunch
will be served at noon time. This
will be an excellent opportunity to
buy at bargain.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
NEW BOOKS
The Following Books Will be
Placed in Circulation at the
Public Library, Saturday
Morning at 10 o'clock.

Adams, J. H. Machinery book for
boys.
Barnes, P. T. House plants and
how to grow them.
Beach, Rex-Silver Horde.
Beard-Bil1y Possum.
Couch, A. T. Quiller-True Tilda.
Chester, G. R-Making of Bobby
Burnt.
Darress, NJ. T.-Miss Selma Sue
and the soap box babies.
Goodwin, Mrs NJ W.-Veronica
Playfair
Hall, E. Gland of long ago.
Hanks, C. Sour Plymouth fore
fathers.
Ishan, F. S.-Half a chance.
Kilvert, B. C.-The kite book.
Lillibridge, w. O.-Dominant Dol
lar.
Lincoln. J. C.-Keziah Coffin.
Little-Little Sister Snow.
Locke, j Plotting of Frances
Ware
McCutcheon, G. B.-Graustark.
McCutcheon, G. B.-TruXton King.
Morgan-How ito dress a doll.
On track and diamond
Page, T. N-John Marvel, assis-
tant
Parker, Glib lights.
Pittenger-Great locomotive chase.
Porter, G. S.-Girl of the Timber
lost
Reed, Myrt1e-Old rose and silver
Roosevelt, heodore-Stories of
the great west.
Rossetti, C. G.-Poems for child
rem.
schauffer, R. -Christmas-its
origin, etc.
Stories of the middle ages.
Stories of the ancient world.
Sutcliffe, Mrs A. C.-Robert Full
ton and the "Clermont"
Van Dyke, J. C.-New New York.
Ward, T. H-English Poets.
Wason, r. A.-Happy Hawkins.
Wiggin, K. D.-Susanna and Sue.
Winslow, H. M.-Woman for mayor
Wright, H. B.-Calling Of Dan
Matthews.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM. Pearson Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
ADDITIONAL LOCAL.

The members of the City Club en-
joyed an elaborate dinner at their
rooms ON Thursday evening at $50
o'clock Quite a large number was
in attendance and all are reporting
an enjoyable evening.
Tim Lemley has accepted a posi-
ton as baggageman at the North
Western depot, viii Wasser having
resigned with the intention of brak-
ing on the Nekoosa branch of the
North Western railway.
The East Side ladies of the Con
gregational church are very highly
pleased over the result of their sale,
dinner and supper, held in the Bo-
goger building recently. They report
having received almost $4,000
Mrs. H. F. Orion and children de-
parted Wednesday afternoon for
Paris, Missouri to pay an extended
visit at the home of Mrs Orton's
mother, who has been visiting in
this city during the past month.
George w. Davis, who was operate
on recently in ST. Mary's hospital
at Oshkosh by Dr. Oyiatt is home
again and doing nicely. He is we'll
pleased with the outcome and ex-
celIent treatment he received while
away.
George N Wood returned Thurs
day evening from Chicago where he
reports Doctor Byron Robinson com
valesing from a mine weeks serious
illness. He wishes to be remem-
7bered to his oId-time Grand Rapids
friends.
The five-passenger Ford touring
car which was sold last summer by
Mr. Holiday to J. E. Gray of Stevens
Point, has undergone a complete
over hauling at the local garage and
was taken back to- Stevens Point ON
Saturday
The Congregational ladies served
supper Friday evening in connee
ton with their sale at the Bogoger
building. AN unusually large crowd
was in attendance. A selected or
chestra Of five pieces furnished the
music for the evening.
Walter Rowland, who has been Wis
iting in this city at the home of his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. George T. Row
land, leaves this week for Butte, Nor
tana, where he has a position as
railroad engineer on the Coast ex-
tension of the c. M. & st. P road
s. A. Rintelman, Junior Linotype
operator in the Wood County Repor-
ter printing office, had the misfor-
tune of losing a part of the second
finger of his left hand Wedn esday
afternoon while making some repairs
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
APPRECIATION OF DONATIONS

The members of the West Side Ger
MAN. Lutheran church wish to- extend
their heartfelt thanks to the citizens
of Grand Rapids who so kindly aid
ed toward the construction of the new
school Many large donations were
sent unsolicited by a few of the
business men of this city and The
church members take this means of
expressing their appreciation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
LEGALS.
Notice Of Application for Proof OF Will

WOOD County CoURT-In Probate.
STATE OF WISCONSIN. &C
WOOD COUNTY 90
In the matter Of the last will and testament
of James r. Miller, deceased.
WHEREAS, An instrument, in writing, pur-
porting to be the last will and testament of
James r. Miller, deceased, late of the town
of Grand Rapids, Wood County, Wisconsin,
has been filed in this office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made
by B. NJ. Vaughan praying that the same be
proven and admitted to probate, according
to the laws of this state. and that letters
testamentary be granted thereon according
to 1aW
1t Is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before me, at the probate Office, in the
city of Grand Rapids in said Wood County,
Wisconsin. on the 18th day Of January. A. D.
1910 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 copy OF this order
for three weeks successfully, in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper printed IN
said county, previous to said hearing.
Dated, Dec. 18th 1909.
By the Court,
W. J. Conway,
County Judge.
B. NJ. Vaughan, Attorney for petitioner.
First publication Dec. 16, last Dec 3d.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16

still more of the beautiful coming
down The merry jingle Of the
sleigh bells make Christmas seem all
the nearer and certainly tends to
bring out the Christmas spirit little
better than bare, frozen ground and
rough roads could do. The mer-
chants, the farmers, in fact every
body in general, welcome this fall
of snow, and the boys and girls in
particular, who find delightful sport
in coasting down our several steep
hills
Geo. n Wood is the owner of a
one hundred acre farm; SO acres cul-
tivated, so acres of merchantible tim
Der, and IA acres creek bottom, new
small house, spring creek, good soft
water, good roads, daily mail, best
Of neighborhood. Labor in demand
in nearby factories. One mile south
of city limits on east side. Also a
60 foot front on First street adjoln-
ing Bodettes shop These properties
are great bargains. They must be
sold soon. tf-d-W.
Large crowds continue to assem-
BILE at the Grand Theatre every eve
ming. The pictures are fine and the
service thruout is first class. There
is none better Miss Letta Ayers
officiates at the piano and sings,
while Edward Morrill, plays an ac-
companaint on the snare drum. Mr..
Nelson operates the machine and his
son takes tickets at the door, while
Mrs. Buchheim SELLS tickets and her
son makes himself generally useful
as manager.
!. We are under obligations to A. B.
Chase, formerly a resident of Grand
Rapids but now of San Diego, Cali
fornia, for a copy of handsome
pamphlet giving description of
that city with it's public buildings and
We visited that city about eighteen
years ago with the National Editor
ia1 Association and remember it then
as a most attractive little city. We
notice from this pamphlet that it has
grown and become metropolitan in
it's business character to what it
was when we visited it. We are
thankful for the remembrance.
A special legisla tive committee on
water power, forestry and drainage,
consisting of H. P. Bird of Wau-
saukee, Geo. P Hambrecht of Grand
Rapids, Paul O. Husting of May
vile, Henry Krumrey of Plymouth,
VIM. N. Bray of Oshkosh, F. w. Ku-
basta of Merrill, and James E.
Thomas of Waukesha, has BEEN in
session in Milwaukee during the past
week in the club rooms of the Pits
ter hotel When interviewed Satur-
day forenoon, Attorney Geo. P. Ham
ibrecht stated that the following Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
STORES WILL BE OPENED
EVERY NIGHT UNTIL XMAS.

The rule of keeping the stores ope1
only ON Mondays and Saturdays dur
ing the week is temporarily suspend
ed, and all business houses will be
open every night from now ON UNI
til Christmas time. Patrons will
please bear this in mind and place
their orders accordingly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16

while the machine was in motion. 1t
will lay him up for several weeks.
the new Amusement Hall hope to-
have everything In readiness for
their opening by the end of this
week. The hardwood floors are al
most laid, the stoves are in place
and the electric band organ is here
and will soon be put in position.
Lewis Riker, harness maker, who
has opened a shop in the small
building opposite the Reporter print
ing office on First street North, is
now ready for business. He is also
weigh master at the East side mark
ct for the city. He was formerly
in the employ of w L. Lain. He So
licits your business.
Geo. n Wood offers for sale 20
Of his residence lots in GlenWood
addition on East side at $50 each.
One dollar down, balance soc per
week No taxes or interest. These
lots are level, IS fit. to good soft
water, dry cellars, II good homes
in the neighborhood VIII build
homes on monthly payments. tf-d-W.
F. C. Brochhausen, who has re-
Gently permanently located in this
city for the purpose of installing a
cigar factory, left Monday to spend
few days in Milwaukee buying
stock for the new concern. The fact
DRY will be located on First avenue
South. We understand that Mr..
Brockhausen is also a very fine mu-
sician, being able to handle the vio-
lin very skillfully as well as other
band instruments.
The funeral service of Rev. James
R. Miller took place Tuesday after
noon at 2 o'clock from the home of
Miss Winnie Podawiltz. The follow
ing comrades officiated as pail bear
ers, Messrs. P. F. Bean, T. J. Coop
er, w. A. Owen, Sam Parker, Louis
Young and J. B. Grignon. The fun
eral was we'll attended and the ser
vices by Rev. Fred Staff were i'm
pressive and in keeping with the life
that had just gone to its reward.
Mr.. ard Mrs Alex Brown of this
city returned Sunday from Grand
Rapids. The young couple were mar
ried last Tuesday night at the home
of Mr.. Browns aunt, Mrs. Tempke.
The wedding was a quiet one and the
couple were in Grand Rapids be-
fore any one except their intimate
friends were aware of it. Mr.. Brown
has been in the employ of the Stand
ard Mercantile company for the past
two years and his many friends wish
him long life and everlasting happi-
ness.-The Tomahawk.
At last we have enough of the
''beautiful' to give us sleighing. And
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Mail advertised at Grand Rapids,
Wis, Dec. 10, 1909.
LADIES
Doupes, Miss Emley Card.
Johnston, Miss Iva Card.
Sonnenberg, Mrs. Fred (carO.
Soltz, Mrs. A. (card).
Young, Edna (card).
GENTLEMEN
Anderson, A o. (card).
Bainski, Kiser (card).
Bennett, J.
Crotteau, Noel (card).
Dymacz, Frank (foreign).
Lantz, Rev. Ezra.
O'Connor, M. J.
Molten, NJ J. (card).
R. A. MCDONALD, P. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-16
ENCLOSED HACKS

From now on VIM. McGlynn the
nVeryman will run enclosed hacks
to and from the depots to aecomo-
date his patrons. The price for this
service will be the same that it has
been for the open buses. Please
bear this in mind when placing your
order
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-12-10

wholesale effects of literal sinking into the sums of
existence.
Thus regarded, a species is either progressing or
standing still declining. The influence of degenera-
ton has left its mark whole groups of animals and
plants. 1t Is In truth only through our recognition
OF physical backslidng that explain the origin
of many typical states and conditions OF animal and
plant species Take for example, the of para
Sites A parasite everybody recognizes animal
or plant which lives at the expense of another living
being animal, or plant the may be. Some ami
mai parasites nfest neighbor animals others sponge
upon plants, to the schoolboys expression; while
plants in turn may be parasitic either on other plants
upon animals.
The moment an animal plant takes to parasitism
degeneration sets in 1t has pay the penalty of an
easy and inglorious fe for the parasite ever been
regarded as the type Of all that is and low. Ma
tire exacts the penalty Of dleness and Incidence de-
prving the parasite in time of it's structures essential
to healthy existence If it has need forage for
tood 1t will have no need of organs procure nutr
ment Hence feelers and jaws will disappear and az
1t may feed on the food prepared by its host for the
latters own use-being boarder we'll as lodger-
Its digestive will similarly decline Being fixed
on Its host Its legs other locomotor organs will de-
generate and, as has need OF sense organs eyes
and ears will vanish away
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-12-10
Quite Absurd!

We are so accustomed to havins
things "out of season." and especially
to the cutting and storing of Ice for
use In the summer, that 1t Is hard
to put ourselves in the place of the
simple old farmer told of by writer
in the Toledo Blade
In the summer Of 1900 a party OF
surveyors was working through the
State Of Aranksas, surveying and To-
eating the Midland Valley road. One
day the surveying corps stopped at a
farm house and shouted for the farm.
er.
The Arkansan came out, and the
surveyors asked him If they could get
a drink.
Certainly, boys" he said "Ill give
you the best I've got, and the best
I've got Is buttermilk."
THAT will be fine" the SURVEYORS
said, and the old farmer gave each
Of the gang glass of buttenmilk.
Its mighty good" said one of the
surveyors to McLoud.
Yes, indeed McLoud replied, but
1t would be better If we had some ice
to put in It."
Turning to the farmer, McLoud said
Have you any ice?"
"Ice!" shouted the farmer, tuggins
at his whiskers. ice! Who ever
heard OF ice In July?"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-12-10

ness, Just as Y came back with nv
flowers, l said to her, If you must
know. he's the one
And she-she gave one squeal, and
said, 'Oh-ee! That's the man came
here with tonight"
Hal" exclaimed Uncle Jim, but hs
checked himself. "And X-where waI
he?" he asked judiciously.
That's the worsh When Y handed
me those fiowers-he hadn't bought
sweet peas but perfectly gorgeous roses
X was glaring with all his eyes from
outside the door, and 2, inside the
door, was looking daggers at us! Don't
laugh-it was awful" Paula dropped
her face into her hands.
Uncle Jim sobered down in a hurry.
vi course you explained?"
Explain! 2 wouldn't listen. Sailed
or with Y and told him I'd said he
was out of the question. Oh, know
from the way they acted afterward
And x just viewed me with naughty
disdain from the minute he saw me
taking those flowers. He and | parted
icebergs."
And you wouldn't explain to him.
even?"
Tell him there was a spot on nv
dress that had to be covered. when
I'd gone to all that trouble to keen
him from knowing?"
Without warning, Paula hid her facs
second time.
Uncle Jim's chair came down on
four legs. His cigar sailed over ths
lawn. Paula was crying.
Paula" he began in a queer tone
not bit like Uncle Jim, do you
do you -um-more for X or Y
than-the rest of the alphabet?"
Her hands dropped from her ewes.
She had never before heard note like
this in his voice.
What do you mean?" she faltered
Il mean" Jim looked embar.
rassed, but he spoke up stoutly. "I
mean j."
Paula stared Then the color swept
up to her hair. why, Uncle"
Hang the uncle!"
There were two In the hammock
now.
"Why-why-why, Jim!" she STAN,
mered, obediently. Chicago News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-12-10

know is that he'd have gone after the
moon IL l hinted for it. | beckoned
him to the dressing-room door and told
him to run out to the florists and get
me bunch Of sweet peas"
Didn't he have a girl of his own %
"Wait till you hear me. There were
three girls in the dressing room, but
they hadn't seen me speaking to Y.
and one of them-Z, you know
pounced on me, first thing. She said
she'd heard lots about a man that was
crazy about me at the lake and how
dreadfully I'd snubbed him, and who
was he anyway, and what did have
against him?
II knew she'd heard about Y, but I
was real noble, and didn't tell his
name-just explained that when a man
who was completely and entirely out
of the question got serious l thought
the kindest way was to show him
there was no hope. That made her
wilder than ever to know who he
was, and at last. In a moment of weak
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-12-10

as Tne gallant servants and lovers Of
Queen Elizabeth harried them after
wards. Verrazano coasted the whole
North America continent from Caro-
lima to Nova Scotia, making doubtful
discoveries in Chesapeake Bay and
and other places, but certainly enter
ing New York harbor in 1924, 60 years
before Hudson came in the Half Moon.
The authenticity of this event is rec
ognized by American historians like
F1ske and Winsor and the Hudson
river and adjacent lands appear on a
copper globe preserved In New York
made in 1547, labeled "Verrazano OF
New Gallia." The only question is how
far up the Hudson the Italian sailed
and whether he recognized it fully as
a river and not tidal inlet. This is
not important enough to prevent the
Italians of New York from setting up
monument to his memory in Battery
Park with the permission of the city
authorities. Here is encouragement to
DR.. Cook that posterity at least will
do him justice.