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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
CONTRACTORS ARE ARRESTED
Leavenworth Firm Charged With Vic
Iating Eight Hour Law.

Leavenworth, Kan, July IA war
rant for the arrest Of John McGuier
and James Stanton, the partners in a
general contracting firm, charging
them with violation of the state labor
laws by working force of men for
nine hours per day on the Cherokee
street paving, has been issued.
The complainant is owen Doyle, as
sistant state labor commissioner, who
came to Leavenworth to investigate
the case. The action is said to have
grown out of the labor troubles of the
firm which have been brewing for the
past week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
FOR EVERY HOUSEKEEPER
Easy Way to Rid the House of Cock
reaches, Rats, Mice, Etc.

where your druggist viii refund your
money If It does not do the work
Apply Stearns' Electric Paste at
night, In sinks. pantries, etc. and In
the morning you can sweep UP pan
full Of dead cockroaches.
Use It where there are rats and
mice, and after eating It, they viii
run out of doors to die.
All reliable druggists sell Stearns'
Electric Paste: ? OF. box 25c. 16 OF.
box S1.0o, or sent express prepaid.
Stearns' Electric Paste CO, Chicago
Ill.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
MORE PHONE D1sPATCHNG.
santa Fe to Extend System on Pan
handle Division.

Wellington, Kan, July The
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Rail
wav company will commence this
week the installation of telephones
for dispatchers' use on the Pan
Handle division between Wellington
and Amarillo, Tex. o. E. Cahill, who
will have charge Of the construction
of the lines. is here with wOrkmen
ready TO begin work.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
TO-DAY IS THE DAY.
Set For the Trial Flight OF Glrard's
DirigibIe Airship.

Girard, Kan, July To-day is TO
be Airship Day in Girard. Henri Lau-
rens Call, president Aerial Navigation
Company of America, VIII test his
new dirigibIe on a field east OF the
city which has been carefully fenced
and contains a track built for the
event
1t is expected not less than 10000
persons will witness the trial. Among
these will be 1000 stockholders ia
the corporation.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
LANDS BIG LUMBER CONTRACT.
Garden City Man VIII Furnish Half
Million Feet of PiIing.

Garden City, Kan, July frank
Austin has secured from the sugar
company a contract to furnish half a
million feet of sheet piling which the
company will use in strengthening
the banks of Lake Mckinnie.
Something over a million feet of
this timber will be used in the work
and it speaks mighty well of Mr.. Aus
tin that he secured about half the
order, especially as the sugar company
gets close figures on all the material
il uses.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
TRAIN KILLED WAKEENEY BOY.
Charles McAtee SO Badly Injured That
Death Soon Resulted.

WaKeeney, Kan, July 7-While
the westbound local was switching
some small boys were playing by run
ming under the cars and just as the
train gave a Iurch, Charles McAtee,
son of Mr.. and Mrs Z. McAtee, was
caught under the wheels
His legs were terribly mangled UP
above the knee. The boy was about
seven years old. He was put on a
stretcher and carried to his home,
where he died at 2 o'clock the same
day.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
AFTER JOINTIsTs IN COAL BELT.
Assistant Attorney General Marshall
Is I'm Pittsburg.

Pittsburg, Kan, July John
Marshall, first assistant attorney gem
eral, is in this city and will make
Pittsburg his headquarters for the
next three or four days. While here
he will check up on the disposition Of
whisky cases in the district court and
the results.
He stated that he had orders from
Governor Stubs and Attorney Cen
eral Jackson to see that all open
joints in the coal camps Of Crawford
county are closed.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07

sides At Rock Cut the water covered
the tracks to a depth of seven feet
and was still rising on account of an
other heavy rain last night. A train
has been made up here to run be-
tween Manhattan and Marysville,
which is all the traffic there is on the
branch at present.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
KILLED by Bursting Grindstone.

Atchison, Kan, July Joseph and
Frank Hess, two farmers living near
Purcell, were grinding cultivator
shoveIs on a grindstOne which was
being run by a gasoline engine. The
grindstone burst and a piece of it
struck Joseph Hess squarely in the
forehead. killing him instantly. A
riece of the living stone cut off half
OF one of Frank Hess's ears.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
HIT BY EXPLODING ROCKET.
Believed That Alder McCarthy's In
iuries VIII Prove Fatal.

PaoIa- Kan. July THE prema-
ture explosion OF rocket during the
fireworks display in the City park at
tbe close of Taola's biggest celebra-
ton, caused the only serious personal
injury of the day
discbarge from the rocket struck
ADJ Mccarthy. a boy about 3 years
OF age. III the region of the stomach
DroI7,cin1 a serious and probably IA
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07

management as the Freemans are Civ
ing it.
BeIoit Is Growing Steadily.
BeIoit holds up to her 5000 notch
in population, and then some thrown
in for good measure. Vacant build
ings are scarce
Andy Manifold, leader of Manifold's
Military band, has returned from a
two months outing on the Pacific
coast. He was pleased with the
great Yukon exposition. He says Be
lott is good enough for him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
SOLDIERS MONUMENT CHOSEN.
Cbanute Man Awarded Contract to
Erect Granite Shaft.

Russell, KAN, July THE soldiers
monument committee held a meeting
and viewed the designs and heard the
remarks of six concerns which were
ready to take the contract.
The offer of L T. Ramberger OF
Chanute for a 20 foot granite monu-
ment to cost, s1,75O was accepted
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07

also want to know what useful va
rieties of trees can be grown to adj
vantage in each state or group of
states and they ask for information
as to how they should be started
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
BLUE CARRIES OFF WHEAT.
Stream Floods Fields and Grain
Floats Down Stream.

Floats Down Stream.
Manhattan, Kan, July THE Blue
is rising here, due to the floods up
the river near the Nebraska line the
river is M nearly ten feet above the
low water mark. A great amount OF
driftwood is going out Bundles of
grain are also floating down, indicat-
ing that fields up the river are being
flooded
Reports from Barneston, Neb.,
stated that train No. 126, on the Blue
Valley branch Of the y. p, was tied
up there with washout on both
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
Missouri River Rising.

Leavenworth, Kan, July THE
Missouri river is steadily rising here:
Families living in the lowlands of
platte county. Missouri. opposite this
city, left their homes for safer posi-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07

tai wound. A playmate Of Alder's,
Albert Neylon, was rear the Mccarthy
boy at tho tino and received a por-
ton of the discharge, but his condi-
ton is not considered dangerous.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
compelled to use

lions. Some were compelled to use
boats and RATS.
Railway tracks across the river are
threatened and service on the Rock
Island to LeavenWorth has been can
celIed because of washout near Tren-
ton,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
washburn Man Goes to Lawrence.

Lawrence, Kan, July 6.-Rudolph
Brown, a graduate of Washburn coli
lege. was elected by the board OF
education to teach history in the Law
renee high school. He will also have
charge of all the high school ath-
Ietics, coaching and managing the
teams.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1909-07-07
DOLLAR wheat i'm Dickinson county

Abilene, Kan, July THE first
wheat threshed was sold here BY
Henry Coffenberger, who received 81
a busheI for It. 1t weighed sixty-one
pounds, and was of good quality. This
is the first 81 wheat in Dickinson
county in July since 1891.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
GOOD TEMPLARS HAVE
CHRISTMAS TREE

Sometime since, the members of
the Good Templar's ledge in this
city divided themselves in two parts,
headed by George E. Wood on one
side, and Roland Baldwin on the 9th
er. The side bringing in the larg-
est number of new members in one
months time were to be entertained
and furnished with Christmas tree
for the entire membership. Roland
Baldwin and his side were the win
ners and they were entertained Mon
day evening in their lodge room by
George E. Wood and his side, with
a Christmas tree upon which they
had a variety of goodies that acted
as refreshments for the company. A
musical and literary program was
rendered at the same time and fine
time is reported by all those who
were in attendance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
MORNING MAIL LATE
EVERY DAY

The heavy morning mail on the c.
M. & st. P. Ry. is late every morn
ing from one to three hours. This,
We understand, is due to the fact that
the through trains on the main lines
between Chicago and Minneapolis
are late and therefore the valley di-
vision, which makes connection at
New Lisbon is late for that reason,
they have to wait for the mail. This
trouble and delay is the same every
winter and has been for many years.
This fact retards and is injurious to
the business interests all along the
division in the Wisconsin River Val
ley. Is there no remedy for this?
Yes we think so. IF the business
interests along the line would peti-
ton the st. Paul Ry Co. to run a
train from Milwaukee via Of New
Lisbon to Tomahawk independent of
the main line service, they would not
have to depend upon the main line
train. This would make not only
great Improvement in the mail sery-
Ice, but passenger service and ex-
press service as WE'LL over this line
and would prove to be a valuable i'm
provement over our present service.
Let the business men of the valley
get together in one petition and make
demand upon the company for this
change The business of the Wiscon.
sin Valley is large enough and i'm
portant enough to require this com
pany to make this change
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
NO CAUSE OF ACTION

In the case of Albert Berg, admin
lStrator of the estate Of Chas Berg,
deceased, VS.. Chicago, Milwaukee &
ST, P. Ry. Co., which has been oc-
cupying the attention of the Circuit
court in this city for the past five
days went to the jury Thursday af-
ternOon at about o'clock. The jury
were out all night and about 10
O'Clock Friday morning they brought
in a verdict of mo Cause of Ac-
ton This was very interesting
case and both sides made use Of
every available bit of evidence tCs
convince the jury of the virtues con-
tanned in their side of the case The
arguments on both sides were lengthy
and covered the entire evidence. The
amount involved was $4,000 damag-
es and therefore the verdict is very
pleasing to Messrs J. w. Cochran
and d. d. Conway, who represented
the defendant railway company. w
E. Wheelan who was attorney for the
plaintiff, prosecuted his case with
ability and credit to himself and his
client. The loss of the case was
not due to any fault of his, but simp-
ly to points of law which were in
vOlved in the case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
MARTIN--HALL

On Thursday morning at 10 o'clock
Miss Louise Martin of this city and
c. A. Hall OF Oshkosh were united
in marriage at the brides home on
Ninth street, Rev. Andrews of Wau-
pun, brother-in-law of the groom, per
forming the cermony. Only a very
few near friends and relatives were
present, the guests being Miss Ma
zurba of Wausau, Mrs. Ed. Hammel
of Moon, Mr.. and Mrs. A. Hall and
daughter and Miss Bedina Hall of
Oshkosh, Rev. and Mrs. Andrews of
Waupun; and of this city, Mr.. and
Mrs. B. R. Goggins, Miss Grace Cog
gins, Miss Celia Burr, Mrs. G. r.
Gardiner, Miss Mabel Gardiner, DR..
and Mrs Pomainville and Mrs Hoo
ton. An elaborate wedding dinner
was served, after which the newly
Weds hurried into a hack and were
taken away before anyone had time
to even guess at their intended des-
tination.
Miss Martin was born and brought
up in Grand Rapids and for the past
seven years has taught school in
Port Edwards. She has a host OF
friends who are wishing her the best
of happiness. Mr.. Hall has been
managing sash and door factory in
the city of Oshkosh and has recent
| 1y accepted a position as manager of
a vene6ring mill in Oklahoma. Both
Mr.. and Mrs. Hall have the best wish
es of their many friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
BEAUTIFUL CHRYSTAL
FORMATIONS ON DAM

Perhaps our readers have taken
notice of the beautiful chrystaI for
nations that appear on the ap-
ron of the spill of the Consolidated
dam just east of the paper mill. This
is formed by the water seeping thru
the slash boards ON the crest Of the
dam and the water freezes in these
mysterious shapes as it flows over
the spill. At the present time. the
formation is fine and beautiful and
We notice that Oliver Trudeu, who
has had charge of this dam for sew
eral years past, and his crew of as
sistants, working at cutting the ice
just at the crest OF the slash boards.
It appears that if they are not vigi-
liant in keeping the ice cut free from
the slash boards and the crest of
the dam, it would soon destroy the
timber work on the crest of the
dam and force the slash boards off.
In this manner the chrystaI ice for
nations occur and when the bright
morning sun shines upon this ice. it
makes more beautiful picture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
FARMERS INSTITUTE
AT MkRSHFIELD

A farmers institute and cooking
school conducted by Miss Nellie Max
we'll of Neenah assisted by Miss
Marie Fenton, also of Neenah This
will be held Oh jan 4th and 5th and
very interesting program has been
prepared. A cordial invitation is ex-
tended to everyone interested to- at
tend
A farmers institute W. be held on
Jan. and at Vesper This viii
be conducted by David Imrie Roberts
assisted by E. c. Jacobs Of Elkmound
Geo. f. Cummings of Eau Claire, and
II. J. Kueliing of Madison. An inter-
esting program has been prepared
and all farmers and those interested
are requested to be present.
Another farmers institute will be
held at Sherry in this county on Jan.
4th and 9Th which will be conducted
by E. Nordman. An excellent pro
gram has been prepared for this inst
tute which will be very instructive
and interesting for those who attend.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30

parents was for the children. Tt was
thought that they might have taken
refuge in the home of a neighbor at
first out inquiry proved that they
had not, and the terrible thought
that they had perished in the flames
became a reality and a search of the
ruins was at once instituted. The
poor little charred bodies were finally
found in that portion of the house
that had once been a bedroom, the
body Of the oldest being pinned down
by the kitchen chimney and the baby
was found on the springs of the bed.
They were at once taken to the
undertaking rooms Of c. O. Goult
where they were prepared for inter
ment, both being buried in one cas-
ket, the funeral taking place Sunday
afternoon with interment in the
Plainfield cemetery A funeral ser
vice was held at the Walker school
house Tuesday afternoon and was
largely attended
This lis one of the saddest events
it has been our lot to chronicle and
seems doubly sad, happening as it
did just before Christmas when
preparations were being made for a
joyful time, the parents having taken
that day to buy presents for the
loved ones at home.
Mr. and Mrs. Rozell have the
deepest sympathy of all in their
hour of sorrow, the homes of the
neighbors having been thrown wide
open to them, they having lost
clothing, household goods and every
thing. At present they are staying
with Mr. and Mrs Albert Walker
but may Later make their home with
Mr. and Mrs. Theo. Allison in this
city. Friends of Mr.. Rozell made
up a purse for the family which was
willingly contributed to by all,
and was presented them by Albert
Walker on behalf of their neighbors
and friends. Plainfield Sun
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
CHRISTMAS REUNION OF
The MCCARTHY FAMILY

The home of Mrs Louise McCar-
thy, 654 Oak street, was the scene
OF very happy gathering on Christ
mas day when all Of the members
o. the family gathered together for
family reunion and to enjoy dinner
on Christmas day Outside of those
who reside in this city the follow
Ing named persons We're present.
Mrs. James Connors on Thorp. Mr..
and Mrs. VIM McGrogan of Stan
ley, Mr.. and Mrs Frank Shehen and
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Graw of Milwau-
kee. John Mccarthy OF Balfour, n
D., Mr.. and Mrs Tom McGrath of
Biron, Mr.. and Mrs. Marcella Nc Car
thy Of Minneapolis and Messrs. EN-
met, Edward, Justin and George and
Mrs. NJ. Lemense who reside in this
city. This was a very happy occa-
sion greatly enjoyed by the mother
and those who were present It may
be a long time before they can ges
together again as they were on this
day
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
GLADYS LAMB
TRACTS CROWD
Amusement Hall Crowded
Thursday Evening to Witness
Miss Gladys Lamb, Americas
Greatest Child Skater.

Miss Gladys Lamb, exhibition skat-
er of Chicago, accompanied by her
mother were in the city and the daugh
ter gave an exhibition of the art of
roller skating at the Amusement hall
last Thursday before a large audience
Her maneuvers on roller skates are
certainly wonderful. If there is any
thing the reader can suggest or think
Of to be done on roller skates she
cam accomplish it. She was suitably
gOWned, very pleasing and lady-like
in her manner, which Immediately
won for her the admiration of her
audience. She is artistic, graceful,
and perfectly easy while giving her
exhibition which consists of waltzes,
two-steps, heel and toe polkas, fancy
steps and positions of every imagin-
able nature. During her performance
she was heartily encored at inter
walls and everybody present was de
lighted with her skating. She is re
ported to be 13 years of age and a
resident of Chicago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
DANCING PARTY IN EAGLES
HALL CHRISTMAS MIGHT

Messrs. T.. A. Taylor and Ernest
Oberbeck entertained members Of
the City Club in Eagles hall Saturday
night with dancing party. This was
given in honor of Mr.. and Mrs. A. F.
Lindley Of Milwaukee, who were
guests on Saturday and Sunday. A
large number of the members and
friends were present who were de-
lighted with the opportunity of meet
Ing Mr.. and Mrs. Lindley. The mus
ic was fine and the evening enter
talnment was very much enjoyed
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
WISCONSIN, IjEI-
VERS|Ty CONCERT
AT DaIy's Opera House, Friday
EveninG. Dec. 31St.

The college spirit, famed into vi
bration by excellent music furnished
by the various instrumental and vo-
cal musical organizations of the
University of Wisconsin will be one
of the most delightful treats of the
season at Daly's opera house on Fri
day evening, New Years Eve, Dec.
31st. The concert will be one Of the
finest musical events OF the year.
The glee, mandolin and banjo clubs
Of this great institution Of learning,
are probably the best Of their kind
in this country and each year give
many concerts to enthusiastic audi
ences in many cities. The program
for their concert to be given here
is made up of a classy" list of Sc
lections, including some Numbers by
the ''old masters some OF the lit
ing scores Of the present day ard
medIeys composed of standard stu
dent songs Of this university.
The chart for the sale. of reserved
seats will open today at Daly's drug
store, the prices being 75c, soc and
35c. You cannot afford to miss this
rare treat, and besides, this will be
a most delightful way to pass the
last evening Of the old year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
SILVER WEDDING
ANNIVERSARY

Mr.. and Mrs. julius Mathews we'll
known residents of the town of ST.
gel, in this county celebrated their
silver wedding on Sunday, Dec. 26th
and most interesting and pleasant
time is reported by all those present.
About 100 Of their relatives and
friends were invited to help celebrate
this occasion. Rev Gisselman. pastor
Of the Lutheran Church was present
and officiated at the service. Re
freshments were served and many
gifts We're presented as a token of
the esteem and respect in which this
couple are held in said town. Those
who We're present from this city that
are reported to us are Messers. and
Madames c. A. Kluge, J. R. Ragan,
Ferdinand Link and J. c. Werle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
DISSOLUTION or
PARTNERSHIP

The New York ladies tailoring es-
tablishment of Wausau, which was
established by Fleischer & Livin, is
now under the management Of Mr.
I. Flaischer only. Mr.. LiVin has sold
out his entire interests to Mr.. l.
Fleischer and has relinquished all in
terests in this concern. It is the in
tention of Mr. l. FIeischer to close
out the stock Of this seasons goods
and he is willing to make to your or
der broad cloth coats, with SINNERS
satin lining, from $35 up, and suits
with his material and lining from $50
up. s65 and SIS broad cloth prime
esses with the best material and all
kinds of braiding from $50 up.
Yours respectfully,
/. Fleischer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-12-30
MALDE-J0nNS0N

o. G. Made, who has been in
charge of the Cranberry experimental
station at Cranmoor for the past
year, and Miss Katie Johnson Of this
city, were married in Madison On. We
nesG- afternoon. December 22, after
which they left the city OF a we'd
ding trip in Southern Illinois Miss
Johnson is well known in Grand Rap
ids, where she has relatives and
many friends. She was a dressmak-
er by trade and became acquainted
with her husband while employed
in the homes on the cran berry marsh.
Mr.. Made has made many warm
friends since his advent into Wood
county, where he has become inti--
mately and well known to all the
cranberry growers. He IS a man Of
pleasing address and thoroughly ac~
quainted with his duties at the exper>
iment station in connection with tie
State University. We join with the
many friends Of Mr.. ana Mrs MaIde
in extending congratula tioEs.