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The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

c. F. Beardsleys auction at Bar nun Brothers place was not largely attended All on account of not being advertised in The Bee.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Mir and Mrs A. J. Smith and sons, Paul and Earle, and the Misses Scud- der will be guests, Thanksgiving day, of Mir and Mrs R. D. Smith.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Hr and Mrs Herman H. Peck and Miss Marion Peck will pass Thanks giving with MT and Mrs w. F. Tomlinson in Danbury.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Seasonable values in California wool blankets, ladies' fleece lined shoes and a full stock of winter goods. At Taylor, Curtis & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Bishop Frederick Foote Johnson of South Dakota will be a guest, Thanksgiving day, of his parents, NIT and Mrs E. l.. Johnson.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

NIT and Mrs c. E. Jaynes of Mat tewan, N. r., and Mrs George Wells of Waterbury were guests of Mrs J. l.. Sanford, Monday and Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Mrs M. F. Barnett of South Glas- tonbury has spent a few days here, this week, the guest of her sister, Miss Ann Blackman.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Master Clayton B. Hawley of Stepney is the guest, this week of his grandparents, MT and Mrs L. c. Gilbert. in Huntington.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
HIGH TOP SHOES.
LADIES' s3 SHOES.

The winter shoes for boys and girls, at French's Shoe. Store, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Misses Anna and Julia Jackson of Hawleyille are ill with the whoop- ing-cough and grip. Dr Ryder of Brookfeld attends them
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
WINTER UNDERWEAR.

We want to show you underwear, the best quality for your money, at French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Do not foget c. F. Beardsley's auc- tion of COWS at Leonard's hotel on Saturday, the 27th.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

MT and Mrs c. F. Beardsley will pass Thanksgiving day in New Ha- ven.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Do not forget c. F. Beardsley's auction of COWS at Leonard's hotel on Saturday, the 27th.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Superintendent Charles Peel of the Fabric Fir Hose Go. and Mrs Peel will pass Thanksgiving in New Jer- sey.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Cranberries, mixed nuts, figs. dates, bananas, plum pudding and grapes at Corbett, Grove & Co.'s.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

A regular communication of Hiram lodge, No. IS, F. & A. M., will be held, next Wednesday night.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Roy Hyott of Waterbury will spent Thanksgiving with his par ents, ME and Mrs John Hyott.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Judge c. H. Meeker of New York is the guest of his son, Charles G.. Meeker, secretary of the High school committee.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Blankets, street and stable, and a full line of horse goods at Taylor, Curtis & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
FAYETTEVILLE CHAPEL.
Sunday Services.

At 3 p. p., service in the chapel with preaching by Rev James H. George.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Mir and Mrs E. L. Johnson re- turned, Friday, after six weeks ab- sence in South Dakota, Minnesota and Ohio.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Mrs 5. H. Peet is critically i'll at the home of her daughter, Mrs s. E. Allen, in Hattertown.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Mrs Charles Thorpe has recently entertained relatives from the Park City.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
LADIES' s3 SHOES.

They are stylish, extra good quali- ty and union made. At French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Choice white grapes. and mixed nuts at R. H. Beers & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Master Clayton B. Hawley spent a few days recently with friends in Huntingtown district.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Fancy groceries, coffee and teas of the delectable kind, at Taylor, Cur tis & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

MT and Mrs Starr Barlow return ed, Saturday night, after spending a few days in Bridgeport
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Miss Ida Cajoe of Hawleyville is 8 victim of the whooping-cough.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Charles Thompson and wife were called to Stepney Depot, last week, owing to the illness of an aged aunt.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Hobart G. Warner passed Sunday in New York City.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
D. A. R. NEWS.

The annual rummage sale of the D. A. k. will be held on next week Tuesday, December 2, all day, at MT Vests studio.
 Judea Chapter, D. A. R. held an interesting business meeting last week Tuesday at the home of Mrs Frederic Wersebe. Plans for future work were outlined. A sum of mon- ey was contributed for a scholarship in school among the Kentucky whites. A social hour followed.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Arthur Beard of Bridgeport will pass Thanksgiving with his family in Sandy Hook.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Bo-Peep felt boots and Goodyear rubbers, the goods you need just now, at Corbett, Grove & Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Ernest Thurman has sold his pro- perty on Gas street to Mrs Bridget Mccarthy. Z
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Mrs c. E. Jaynes of Nattevan call- ed on Charles H. Glover and Mrs William Garfield, Tuesday.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
Bedding.
WINTER UNDERWEAR.

We want to show you underwear, the best quality for your money, at Frencf's, Bethel. ~s ...'
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
Christmas Sale and Sumner.

The Christmas sale and supper will take place on December &.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
HIGH TOP SHOES.

The winter shoes for boys and girls, at French's Shoe Store, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

They are stylish, extra good quali- ty and union made. At .French's, Bethel.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Mrs o. O. Wright is in New Bed ford, Mass, the guest of her son, s. Howell Wright. -,
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

The best in meat and poultry al the market of Henry Rupf.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Thomas Lynch, student at St Thomas college in Hartford, will pass Thanksgiving here.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Many will be pleased and inter- ested to learn that Mrs West will soon start a dancing class for chill dren. These fall and winter danc- ing classes have always met with great success.
 MT and Mrs Edwin Hollister spent Sunday with friends in New Haven.
 Mrs Hickox, wife of Dea Charles Hickox, died in Hartford, after a short illness, last Sunday. The fu- neral will be held on Friday after noon from the Congregational church.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Miss Anna Logan spent Sunday at tks home of w. c. Gilbert.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26
ST ROSES.
Father Fox in Lakeville.

Rev Patrick Fox was in Lakeville. Tuesday, and was deacon at the mass at the funeral of James Stuart, a former parishioner.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

Ladies' and mems winter under wear, sweaters, gloves and mittens at Corbett, Grove and Co.'S.
The Newtown bee., 1909-11-26

MT and Mrs Daniel G. Beers will pass Thanksgiving in New Haven.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
H0N0RS FOR L. E. COL Win

At Pittsville last evening a large
gathering of Odd Fellows from var
ious parts of the country was enter
tanned by Pittsville Lodge No. %, l.
0. o. F. in honor of Leonard E.
Colvin of this city, who was formel-
ly presented with veterans jewel
Mr.. Colvin having been a member
of the order for twenty-five years
He joined in 1884 at Wonewoc and
has been one of the leading workers
for the order in the state for many
years. He now holds the office of
Deputy Grand Warden and will
probably be advanced to the posi-
ton of Grand Warden, the highest
in the state, at the next grand lodge
meeting. Grand Master P. A. Ba
dour of Oconto was present at the
meeting Marshfield Times.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
SNEAK THIEVES NOT
YET ARRESTED

The citizens of Grand Rapids are
pretty we'll wrought up and excit-
ed over the recent burglaries and
you can hear all kinds of reports.
Thus far no one has been arrested,
yet there are some suspicious and
certain parties are under suspicion.
The sheriff's force and the police
force are all wide awake for clues,
or evidence, that might lead to the
arrest and conviction of the thieves.
The foot prints of the sneak thief
at Wipfle's, Hamm's and Brennan s
where the police were able to get a
good measure of the imprint of the
thief's foot tally and are exactly the
same, so that the authorities are
convinced that the burglaries are
committed by the same parties.
1t is good policy for all residents
to keep their homes locked and also
keep a lookout for the prowler and
sneak thief. If there are any more
attempts he will undoubtedly be ap-
pretended.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
BIDS WANTED

Sealed bids will be called for up to
May 27, 1909, 12 o'clock at moan,
for the erection of a Solid Brick
church for the Evangelical Lutheran n
ImmanuePs Congregation of Grant
Rapids. Bids will be received for
the complete building, also separate
bids for mason work, brick work and
carpenter work Said carpenter work
to include all other work outside of
mason and brick work. All accord
ing to plans and specification S,
open for inspection at Mr.. John
Smiths hardware store, Grand Rae-
ids, Wis. Each bid must be accom-
panied by a certified check amoU mt
ing to 3 per cent. Of the amount CT
the bid. Bids to behanded to Christ
Gettslaff, Grand Rapids, Wis. Th3
committee reserves the right to re
ject any or all bids.
Christ Get slaff.
John Smith,
John Planke, Jr.,
Building Committee
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29

ready to report their findings and
recommend their choice. T he asylum
proposed to be built will entail an ex-
penditure of not less than $100,000.-
Milwaukee Free Press.
1t don't seem possible that the
County Board would favor the cree
ton of a County Asylum at the
present time. Financial and business
conditions are such this year that
such an enterprise could be post
poned and we believe it should. Last
year there was an attempt to build
County Manual Training and Do
nestle Science building and the
Board sensibly turned it down. This
scheme should be delayed and if
left to vote of the people it would
be.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29

Cassidy, her sister, accompanied her
and will reside with the Falchs at
Auburn, where Mr.. Falch has leased
a weekly newspaper, known as The
Republican. Auburn is the county
seat of Placer county and is SO miles
east of Sacramento. 1t is city of
$500 people and is situated in the
mountains some 5000 feet above sea
level In one of his letters here Mr..
Falch stated that he found the air
rather rare and cool and that he had
not been warm since he landed in
the town But then you know that
person must get acclimated to a
mountain atmosphere which is quite
a change from the climate of the
lowlands. The Herald hopes that
the Placer County Republican may
prove a gold mine" (not proverbial-
ly) in reality for Mr.. and Mrs.
Herald.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
MARBLE WORKS
NOW BUSY
Business Rushing at the Wood
County Marble & Granite
Works.

We notice for the past week or two
that the firm of Weeks & Weeks, the
monument men, have been un-
usually busy. Almost every day
during the past week one or two
teams have beer engaged in hauling
monuments. Several fine jobs were
recently shipped to Hancock, Wauto-
ma and Berlin; and numbers of others
to our home cemetery.
Being somewhat handicapped for
want Of space, 1t has been found
necessary to rush orders in order to
make room for car load of the best
No l. dark. red Wausau granite, Just
received and which thev have haen
engaged in unloading during tha past
two DAYS.
Ihe courteous treatment accorded
all customers, and the eX .ellpnt quail
tv OF work furnished. is constantly
bringing TO this firm mAnv large ana
valuable orders
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
PRINTING LAWS.

Albert o Sturgis, publisher of the
Item, Nazareth. Pa. recently received
the following self explanatory letter
from his congressman at Washington:
'You letter of the I'd received, in-
closing clippings The minority lead
er, Mr.. Clark, had a hill pending
which if enacted into law would put
the government out Of business of
competing with the conntry news
papers. This is matter upon which
he aid agree fully, and | shall sup
port his bill if we ever succeed in Sc
curing consideration for it, but under
this Common machine rule 1t is very
difficult to have bin considered that
is not perfectly acceptable to Brother
Cannon, This one does not seem to
meet with his approval"
The question Of whether the govern
ment shall be allowed to continue it's
ruinous competition against the coun-
try printers is of grave concern to all
from whom millions in profits have
taken by robbing them of the revenue
they should justly receive from print
ing stamped envelopes.
According to the present law in this
matter. the government is acting in a
legally just manner. The thing to do.
then, is to re-eanct these laws so that
the cotptry printer need no longer
suffer the injurious competition that
now is his lot. But how shall Justice
be done when the stone wall rule of
Gar Cannon stands ia the way? By
getting after your congressman and
enlisting him in The fight TO tear down
the opposing wall and make way for
pending bills that Will right the wrong
that casts a great shadow over the
business of thousands of printers in
every state of the Union.
1t is not question of party. Il is
question of DrlnciDle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29

ness men, our professional men. our
priests, our clergy, our editors, and
to every public spirited person who
has helped in the past year to make
the work of our Federation a success
our most sincere and grateful ap-
probation Of the many favors con
ferred and kindly interest shown
this body during the past year. Be
it therefore
Resolved That we publish through
our local press this resolution of ap-
probation.
That We retain for the coming
year, the Relief Committee, in our
Federation and suggest it's work pro-
ceed along the general plan pursued
this year.
That We continue our membership
in the National Civic Association
and in the Consumers League.
That the Division Chairman and
Vice Chairman remain members of
the Board of Directors.
That the size and color of the
new Year Book and the arrangement
Of the Divisions, remain as like
those of the present year as POS
sible.
That the dues of the Federation
and Divisions be combined, and each
member be asked to pay rs cents
as single due for the year.
That all committee raising funds
shall make an itemized account of
such funds, collect all moneys due
from such undertakings, and turn
all moneys and accounts, into the
hands of the secretary of this body,
who after making the proper records
shall turn such moneys and accounts
into the hands of the Federation's
treasurer
That the Civic Committee consider
some measure efficient and economi-
cal to deal with the Garbage Cues
tion during the next few months.
That one of the prime motives OF
the new years work shall be the
securing of an appropriation for
new library building
That the Library Committee shall
hold one of the quarterly meetings
and furnish program.
That all Chairmen of Committee,
after appointment, shaH call their
committee together promptly and en-
deavor to Furnish a complete outline
of their work within thirty days.
Signed
Mrs. w. F. Kellogg,
President
Mrs. G. e. Boles,
Secretary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
CHAS. HOLIDAY PRESENTED
WITH A FINE REMEMBRANCE

Chas. Holiday, manager of the
Johnson & Hill Co.'s Dry Goods de-
partment, was made the subject of
a very delightful surprise last even
ing at his home, by the retail clerks
Of the Johnson & Hill dry goo IS
store.
Mr. Holiday had just returned
from a hard days work at the store,
and had barely composed himself
comfortably for night at home with
his family, when this crowd of merry
makers, some twenty in number, ar
rived and took possession of his
home T he unexpected sight of the
jolly intruders, took Charles breath
away for a moment, and just about
the time he was getting back to
his normal condition he was given a
knock out blow by being presented
with a beautiful watch fob, with
a gold Masonic emblem pendant,
as a token of their esteem.
The evening was very pleasantly
spent in amusements of various
kinds, followed by a delightful lunch
con, after which the merry-makers
departed for their respective homes.
This party was also in the ma
ture of a farewell, as Mr.. Holiday
leaves for jamestown, n. D., Mon
day, where he has accepted posi-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
TO RAISE LICENSE
FEE AT SUPERIOR

Superior, Wis, April 24.-Mayor
Crumpton proposes to increase sa-
loon licenses from $500 a year to
$500 and to compel every applicant
to file copy of the lease which
shows that he himself has control of
the place where the business is to
be conducted. This move is di-
rected against the brewery saloons.
1t is said that of the $50 saloons
less than half a dozen are actually
owned by the parties in whose names
the licenses stand.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
FIXING UP LAWN

Mrs. Elizabeth DaIy's new resi-
dence is approaching completion and
she has had work men grading and
preparing the lawn for seeding pur-
poses. This new home will be
modern, attractive and convenient in
all of it's appointments. 1t is located
on the corner of Baker and Sew
enth Streets. 1t is expected that
this home will be ready for occu-
pancy about May list.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
BERLIN VERY DRY

The editor Of lpca pager >aFs lie ad
occasion to 60 nearly the iepglh of ais
town on Sundae, bat cou4d observe
Berlin saloons, on s3e tigSs e.sneaa q
Mayor Kunick's administration, were
closed genuinely. 1t vas the general
comment by every body, be says, that
it was the tightest, dryest Sunday
Except outdoors where rain was fall
ing), that Berlin had seen. A way
had huug a placard % the city drink
ing fountain: reading, ''CIosed, Sun
day' -
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
WILL RECOMMEND A SITE
FOR a NEW ASYl UNI

Grand Rapids, Wis, April 26.-At
the next meeting O. the county board
CT this county the special committee
appointed to recommend suitable
site for the new county insane
asylum will make it's report. The
committee consists of George T.
Rowland and E. M. Deming. These
men the past two weeks have visit
ed many proposed locations at differ
ent points in the county and are now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
CONTRACT IS
NOW LET
The Erection of the New Wood
County National Bank Build
ina Will Soon Commence.

The plans and specifications OF
the new Wood County National bank
building TO be erected on the cor
ner OF First and Vine Streets, were
on display IN the directors room OF
that banking institution this week
and We had our first opportunity OF
inspecting them on Monday. The
plans convince us that the new
building is going to be handsome
one, and convenient, well arranged,
up-to-date with the best of such IN
stitutions at the present time. Be
sides the conveniences for the pup
lie and patrons of the institution,
it will have three vaults, the cash
ier's vault, the safety deposit vault
and the bookkeeper's vault. The
three, while being side by side, Will
be seperate and distinct from each
other. T hey will be accessible from
three different sources.
The contract for the erection OF
this building was let to the Wen
berg Construction Co. Of this city,
who were the lowest bidders and
will be in charge Of the entire con-
struction. The plumbing and heat
ing will be let by seperate contra It.
Work will commence as soon as
the contractors can get material on
the ground for the purpose. A de-
tailed description of the bull ling
viii be published as soon as we can
obtain them from the contractors.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
WIRELESS TELEGRAPH OPER-
ALTON ON THE GREAT LAKES

Regular commercial operation of
wireless telegraphy was inaugurated
on the Great Lakes by the United
Wireless Telegraph Company Tues
day, general business and press mes
sages being conducted between its
Chicago station, the Benton Harbor
station and the steamers of the Ora
ham and Morton S. S. Company.
A particular feature of the first
days operations was a special TRIP
of the Steamer Puritan of the Ora
ham and Morton company which
took some fifty invited guests Of
MIR. Morton for an eighty mile trip on
the lake to witness a practical dem
onstration of business" wireless on
Lake Michigan. Among the guests
were newspaper representative from
Chicago and other cities.
The Steamer left her dock about
II O'Clock, and from the time she
cleared the breakwater until her re-
turn was in constant communication
with both Chicago and Benton Har-
Dor stations. At 11:30 the guests
aboard began sending wireless mes
sages, and when the ship was forty
miles from either station, some OF
the newspaper representatives sent
out messages Of $50 to 800 words
The operator on the Puritan" was
kept busy from 1870 until 3:15
and during that time he sent AZ diff
ferent messages, either to the Chi
cago or Benton Harbor Station, and
received on the boat "a reply mes
sages. The messages sent out con-
tanned from 10 words up as high as
800 words the latter being special
dispatches of the newspaper rep
resentatives. Approximately about
$500 words were sent, and something
like 1000 words received in less than
four hours. T he speed at which the
messages were handled, including
checking, signatures and addresses,
averaged about 80 words a. minute
during the entire period of continu-
Gus operation. The work was
handled with no more errors than &C.
cur in wire transmission, and at all
times both land stations came in as
clear as though the Puritan were
only mile or so out.
During the trip the Puritan"
picked up a message being sent from
a Savannah Line steamer off the At
lantic coast to New York. All of the
guests expressed themselves as being
well pleased with the demonstration,
and urged that the wireless service
be extended to cover the Great Lakes
with all possible speed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
500 Is BUYING
A RIGHT OF WAY

1t is said today that options have
been obtained on many pieces of
farm property between West Ais
and Waukesha 1t is understood by
the farmers that the options are in
the interests of the 500 road, and
that the land will be used as right
of-Way for line for the Wisconsin
Central division of the 500 into Mil
waukee.-Milwauke Free Press.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
ANNUAL MEETING OF
THE TRAVEL CLASS

The Travel Class held their annual
meeting Tuesday evening at the
home Of Mrs. Will Kellogg. The fol
lowing officers were elected:
President-Mrs. L. A. DeGuere.
lst Vice President-Mrs. George
Gibson.
End Vice President-Mrs. George
HOskinsOn.
Sec'y. and Treas.-Mrs. I. e. Phil
leo.
The class decided to study Spain
and Portugal during the coming year.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1909-04-29
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

Mail matter advertised April 26,
909:
Ladies.
Bates, Eva (carO
Drenger, Miss Mary (cardD
Dunam, Miss Lola (card)
Janowsky, Miss Anna (eard)
Johnson, Mrs. Peter (card)
Poffs, Miss Anna (card)
Gentlemen
Ballan, Joe e cards.
Gross, Geo. (2)
Gulbeanson, A. (card)
Konkel, Joe (card)
Konnely, P. A.
Lantz, Ezra D. (card)
Moss, Master Allan (card)
Phillips, Comrade (card)
West, f. HI.
Young, J. H.
R. A. MCDONALD,
Postmaster.