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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
READY FOR
100000 JOB
Contracts for Double Tracking
Milwaukee Road,

Work will be started Monday on
the Milwauk Minneapolis double
tracking system Of Milwaukee route
to complete the last stretches of the
Improvements now in the process of
the 7construc tion Contracts were let
this week by the company aggrega-
ting nearly $2,O00.0OO
This is on the main line of the
through extension of the Milwaukee
road and will give the Milwaukee Min
meapolis division the best possible
service.
Over 300 men are now at work on
the old tunnel at Tunnel City, ADAM
doned in 1876, which will be recon
structed and used for the new east
bound tracks. The old tunnel is
1900 feet long, was built in 1865, afl6
was abandoned when the new tun-
nels, which parallel it, were put in
the service Mcintosh Bros, Pabst
building, have the contract ON this
work at about $1,000.00O.
About forty miles of track isf ito
be completed on the Mississippi riv-
er division to complete the double
track system. Mcintosh Bros. also
be finished by the fall of 1910.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
HATFIELD WATER POWER

LA CROSSE, Wis, March 29--W.
]. Ferris, president of the La Crosse
Water Power company, announces
plans have been completed and sub
mitted to contractors for bids on the
new east fork dam, which is to Great,
"a 5000, 100000 cubic feet ikikes north
of Hatfield, and which will help the
operation. of the Hatfield water power
The new dam is to be 33 feet high,
$50 feet dong, with six A5x6 gates in
the bottom, and on sloping side will
have a dyke 1000 feet long and 23
feet high where it connects with the
dam. The completion of this work
this summer will make the Hatfield
water power the largest in the north
west.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
HALEY COMET
. PAST SUN
Will Soon be Visible and on
May 49, twill Pass the-Earth.

Ha1ley's comet, which is now pass
ing the sun, will be visible to te.e-
scopes within a day or two and to
the naked eye in about week or
ten days
1.-THE comet, the earth and the sun
were directly in a straight line on
Friday" said Father James -McGreary
professor of astronomy at Marquette
university.
ct will be out of its eclipse on
Saturday but will not be visible owing
to its proximity to the sun.
in about two weeks, however, it
will be seen with the naked eye, ris-
ing in the east just before sunrise.
The comet has now started toward
the earth and it will complete its
165 100000 mile Journey on May IS,
when it will pass by the earth
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
@Hs 81
NORMAL ORA. !.
TORS CONTEST.
Students From Seven Schools
in Competition at Oshkosh.

OSHKOSH, Wis, March 25.-Be-
tween 500 and 1000 Students and
teachers Of the eight normal schools
of Wisconsin, let loose their pent-up
enthusiasm here tonight on the oc-
casion of the annual inter-noFmal Or
tatorica1 contest, held under the aus
pices of the oratorieal association
Of the normal schools. Seven schools
We're represented in the EVENT. ora
tors taking part from the following
schools: Milwaukee, Oshkosh, White
water, Plattevilae, River Falls Ste
vens Point and Superior La Crosse
was represented at the business
meeting this afternoon and was ad-
mitted to the association, the new
school planning to take part next
year.
With the PlattevilIe delegation was
band of twenty musicians, and its
playing was of a high order. Ste
vens Point he'd the largest delegation
numbering seventy. P1atteville had
fifty-three and Superior eight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31

Mr.. and Mrs w. Warren spent Sur
day at Grand Rapids with Mrs. A. 1.
Chambers
Ernie Warren left on Tuesday for
two weeks visit with friends and rel
atiyes in Berlin and Plainfield.
Johnnie Kitowski, Jr., is back from
Eau Pleine, where he was working
with his fathers team the past win
ter.
Adelph O4ds is taking care of M.
Mathews farm while the latter is
gone for a few weeks. Adolph likes
patching first rate.
A large crowd wasqat the auction
at Jim Mobiles place He states that
nearly everything he intendeds to sell
was disposed, of.
Miss Kate Sweeney is home for a
short vacation. She expects to go
back teaching as soon aasi the roads
are in little better condition.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. okray, Mr.. and
Mrs F. Schruder, Aug. MasloWski and
L. Reteski of Stevens Point spent a
pleasant evening last week at Mrs.
Okray's in this town.
Jas. +Tovey left. for Montana Tues
day, where he has taken a claim and
expects to stay there at least two
years. His many friends in the town
of Carson wish him and his family
success and hope to see him come
back. He : has rented his farm to
Leo Pavlowski and we know that Lee
is husky worker Mr. Tovey's fams
lily leave week latr.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING

The annual business meeting of the
city Federation of Wonhen's' clubs viii
be held April 4th at 2:30 p. m. at
the residence of Mrs J. S. Thomp-
son. The program is as follows:
Piano Solo. Mrs. T. A. Taylor
Annual Business.
Reading of Minutes.
Annual Report of Officers.
:, (a) Secretary, Mrs. Brundage.
9(b) Treasurer, Mrs. Boles.
Report of Chairman of each depart
ment.
(a) Civic, Mrs. Pease.
OBJ Library, Mrs. Kellogg.
(c) School, Mrs. Babcock
4 I'D Art, Mrs. McGlynn.
(e) Relief, Mrs. Bramham.
f) Entertainment, Mrs. Writer.
Address of President.
Miscellaneous Business.
Report OF Nominating Committee.
Music, Ladies' sQuartette.
Adjournment.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
THE ROCKING CHAIR
(Contributed)

(COntrlbuted)
MANS work may end, at set of sun,.
But woman's work is never done"
Then, kind, O man, allow her rest
Ere sinks her Sun low in the west;
You, Soul of honor, play you fair, .
And offer her your rocking chair. d
She is your sister: Strong the ties
That Nature weavesg: behold her eyes
/ She longs for love, for one caress-
A brothers, give it, Heaven will bless
And you may see how passing fair
Your sister looks in the rocking chair
She is your sweetheart, loves but you,
No rose more sweet, no love more
And there she stands by the garden
gate, 81
And you, alas, you come so late;
Make haste, she goes, be brave,
and dare
i" offer her your rocking chair. s.
She is your wife, her vow sincere
Unchanged her love from year to
year;
Your children's mother, boys and
girls
Worth more to them than priceless
pearls;
Awake, be courteous, let her share
With, you, with them, your rocking
chair.
She is your mother: don't forget
The debt you owe her: What a debt!
If you can pay it, pay it now, ~
And wreath a crown for mothers
brow,
Then see how sweet your mother
there,
Your mother in the rocking chair.
living l. st. John.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
{. c|tMASTHR
:APRREcAINE
Anchor Casualty Co. of .Mausau
Advances Payment.

The readers of the Daily Reporter
are aware of the fact that Ernest
Gilmaster of this city has been sick
all winter. He has been fortunate in
holding a policy with the Anchor
Casualty Co. of Wausau. In their
desire to help their policy holders,
they zhaveu advanced Mr.. Gilmaster
two payments thus far this winter
to help him. care for his family dur
ing his long illness. His appreciation
is indicated in the following letter
which the Company at Wausau re
ceived ON the 23rd of this month: E
Grand Rapids, Wis, March % 1910.
Anchor Casualty Company, Wau-
sau, Wisconsin.
Gentlemen, and to whom il may
concern: Your representative, Mr..
Peter. Smith, today handed me your
check in partial payment of my claim
This is the second allowance you
have made me during my present ser
Gus illness and your kind treatment
is appreciated l assure you. | fully
understand that the Anchor" is I'M
der no obligations to pay me anything
| until after / am able to resume my
work but the advances you have seen
fit to make me have been a great
help TO myself and family. L viii al
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
HAVE FORMED
BASEBALL CLUB
Baseball Enthusiasts Held
Meeting Saturday Evening
at the City HalI---Expeet to
Have a Good Nine.

Grand Rapids is to be on the base
ball map again this season.
Saturday evening a meeting of base
ball fans was held al the city hall,
and it was very enthusiastic gather
ing. About thirty lovers OF the great
national game were present, and the
interest manifested by all for a good
baseball team for Grand Rapids this
summer was proof conclusive that no
dust would remain under their feet in
gathering together an aggregation OF
fast ball playe S.
At this meeting Saturday evening
Lawrence Nash acted as Temporary
chairman and F. L. Rourke as tenn
pdfary secretary. THE idea of the
fans at this meeting was to form a
stock company, and thus insure a
better backing for the team and this
they believe, will tend to keep the in
terestaae great deal stronger through
out the entire Summer,
L. Nash. Otto Roenius, Jts. Wheir,
Ed Brazeau, f. L. Rourke and j. a.
Cohen.were named as committee to
solicit subscriptions from The bust
nessmen and people generally. They
expect to raise in the neighhorhood
of 1880, besides the donations from
the street railway company and other
big enterprises.
The fans organized at the Informal
gathering into body o be known as
the Grand Rap ds- NekCo9a- Edwards
Baseball association. The idea is to
have this nine represent tot only this
city but the surrounding towns as
well.
Temporary President Nash will call
another meeting within d few days,
and at this gathering permanent off,
GERS will be chosen, and the work of
the association will go on with greater
dispatch
Chas. Dixon, whO7is one of those in
terested in the formation of the club,
says that the ground for the bah park
have been leased. The park is on the
south side Of the city on the street
car line, two miles dist ance from the
Wisconsin river bridge, just outside
Of the city limits 1t is located on
what is known as Kipps hill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
MEMS MEETING
SUNDAY APRIL 3RD

The mems meeting next Sunday
afternoon bids Well to outrank al
that have been held SO far, iIr ispe-
ciaI attractions Mr. Chas 'Puehler
Railroad Secretary of the State Y.
M. c. A. is host i'm himself. He
not only speaks but sings and plays
the cornet as we'll. Besides the or
chestra which will assist in the mu-
sic, the Wisconsin Valley Male Quar-
tette will sing and DR.. Blanchar wild
sing a SOLO This meeting will be we'll
worth attending. All young men, boy
and all other men of the city should
put down this date and be sure and
attend. The Ideal Theatre, Sunday
afternoon, April Bird, at o'clock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
OBITUARY

The mine year old son of MIR. and
Mrs. Peter Larson died Tues. morn
ing at 8 % eleek at his home ON the
west side The young lad has been
ailing for some time with consumption
and for the last week or so his con-
dition has been very serious.
The funeral of the late Conrad Vic
tor, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Larsel
takes place Thursday afternoon from
the Scandinavian Morav ian church.
Rev. Johnson will have charge of the
services, and burial will be in the
Forest Hill cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
TRAMPS ARE FEWER

The police department report that
during the past month only four no.
boes- have been locked up in jail over
night, while during the month of
March 1909, between SO and 80 tramp
sought lodgings at the jail There
is quite a difference in a years time
The policy of the )poIicedde department
is to drive away tramps, they do
not believe in feeding the rowing class
with the county's money.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
WILL FIGHT CONNER

MARSHFIELD Wis, March 20
What promised two weeks ago TO
be quiet election in Marshfield has
changed ITO one of the most active
lin the history of the city. 1t had
been generally conceded that Robert
5 Common would have no opposition in
succeeding himself. However, the OPP
Frank A. Noel to use his name and
a hot fight is assured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
FIND BODY OF LOST HUNTER

WINNECONNE, Wis, March %
The body of Isaac Bradley, drowned
last fall while hunting ducks on Lake
Poygan, was found this morning at
Clark's Point by Edward Clark, who
found the remains frozen in ice
which had been pushed ashore by the
heavy winds of the past few days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
A. COMPETITIVE
EXAMINATION
Under the Rules sof the u. S.
Civil Service Commission.

For the position of Clerk-Carrier
in the Post Office Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, will be held ON April %,
1910, commencing at 9 O'Clock A. M.
Applications for this examination
must be made on the prescribed form
which, with necessary instructions,
may. be obtained from the Commits
sion's local representative. Mr.. VIII
lis B. Raymond at the. Grand Rapids,
WISCONSIN, {, Post Office. or from the
undersigned.
Applications will not be accepted
unless received. by the undersigned
before 4: 80 O'Clock p NJ, on April
II, 1910. All persons wishing to
take this examination should secure
BLANKS and fill them out ateonce in
order to allow time for amy neces-
sary corrections.
Peter Newton,
Secretary Civil Service Board.
=. Chicago III.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
uphold CHEESE TEST LAW

-NEILLsVILLE, Wis, March 25.-
Otto w. Becker was found guilty of
selling cheese curd of a quality under
test. This was a test case to de-
termine whether Chicago cheese CON
Germs could buy cheese curd i'm Wis
consin, containing but 2 per cent
cream, and ship it GU" of Chicago
again as Wisconsin cheese.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
PLAINFiELD.

e. w. H. Rice has sold his dwelling
house south of the city hall to John
Pogutsch the shoemaker, considera-
ton $500.
Vernon Ostrander has moved in the
Samuel Clark farm house in Pine
Grove. now owned by Mrs. G. A. Bur
rows.
The starch factory commenced OPP
erations Monday after being Idle
three years.
Mrs. Frank Bogue and son Law
renee of Fond du Lac spent a few
days here last week guests of f. j.
Sparks and wife.
At the ice cream social last Fri
day evening at the home of Ira Rice
for the benefit of Rev. Meats of Han
cock the proceeds were $500.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Burg of West
Hancock were guests of Henry Win
slow Saturday and Sunday.
School in the Harris district will
commence next Monday, April 4,
with Miss Eva McTogue of Stevens
Point as teacher.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
WANTS WINE; TAKES POISON

MERRILL, Wis, March 29.-Fa-
dor Freeman, aged 10 years, went
down cellar to get some dandelion'
wine, ibIIt took a bottle of potash inl
stead He Immediately, ram down to
the officegof "a doctor, who found the
interior of his mouth and stomach
had been burnt raw by the poisonous
fluid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
rs AGREEABLYSUR-
PRiSED BY FRIENDS

Sunday afternoon Mrs. JOS. Rel
land was pleasantly surprised by a
group of lady and gentlemen friends
at her home in the second ward, the
occasion being her twenty-ninth birth
day. The afternoon was socially
spent, and at the conclusion a boun-.
teous repast was enjoyed by the Wis
itorS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
MARRIED WEDAES. 4
DAY MORNING

Wed. morning at II o'clock Justice
Poniainpille united in the bonds of
itnatrfmony Miss Ida Redtzky, of the
town of Vesper, and Patrick H. Ly-
ons, Of Cato, the subscribing witness
es were Mrs. K Muir and Mrs. VIM.
Lightner, The newly married couple
will make their future home in the
town of VespT.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
HORSE AND OUTFIT FOR SALE

A safe, reliable family horse, weigh
Der tired road wagon; comfort cut
ter, surrey harness and single har-
ness Inquire of A. L. Fontaine If
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
| WILL MAKE FINAL
APPEARANCE

C. A. Dixon, the monologist and
singer. is to quit the stage. His
last appearance before the footlights
will be Thursday evening at the Elk IS
m instr els. Actor Dixon has gained
quiet reputation on the stage, and
for that reason, his many local
friends are real sorry to learn of
his intention
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
BUYS RESIDENCE

c. w Schwede, superintendent of
the city schools, has purchased the
home of D. G. Pickett on Eighth st.
North The deal was made thru T.
w. +Brazeau this morning.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
MILL CREEK
(LaSt weeks items.

Last weeks items)
John Pleet returned from Chicago
last Thursday.
Rev. Father Froysiak transacted
business at Stevens Point last Sat
urday.
Miss Ella Latus spent Saturday ant
Sunday with her parents at Grand
Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
|l|ROPS DEAD
On DUTY
.Reedsburg Mail Carrier Sue
cumbs in P0st0ffiee While
. Waiting for Mail Assignment.

REEDSBURG, Wis, March 29,-
John Fuller, an old resident of this
city and employed as mail carrier be-
tween the depot and the potsoffice
dropped dead in the postoffice Tues
day afternoon while waiting for the
mail He leaves family.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31

ways have a good word for the Am
Choir and will and do advise all my
friends and acquaintance to carry
a policy with the best company in
the state, the Anchor"
Yours truly,
ERNEST Gilmaster.
The Casualty Co. is. now represent
ed in Grand Rapids and vicinity by
Peter Smith who is Well known and
can be conferred with when anyone
who may be DESTROYS Of obtaining a
policy in this company as to the
particulars and premiums to benpaid.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31

The Misses Anna Wheir and. Ethel
Hayes departed Tuesday for Fond du
Lac, where they will visit the for
mer's sister until Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31

R. NJ. Levin went to SteWens Point
spend a few days on business.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
COLLECTS S780.01

County Treasurer Peters has col
Iected s768.01 of the delinquent tax
es that have been returned to him
by the several towns, city and village
treasur Mr. Peters will receive
the tax money from those who have
failed to pay their treasurer up to
the 18th of May, when the tax sale
will take place.
Mrs. John Coulthart of the town
of Rudolph informs US that she was
out on the 18th of March and gath
cred three kinds of wild flowers in
the vicinity of her home in that
town. She says that this is the
first time that that was ever pos
sible IN the last week of March since
she has lived in Wood County.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31
W0MAN'S MISSIONARY
MEETING

The Woman's Missionary Society
of the Congregational church will
meet with Mrs. Lima Corriveau and
Miss Hasbrouck on Wed. afternoon,
April 9th. In addition to the following
excellent program an interest ng lette.
direct from India in response to a
Christmas box sent them by the To-
calMissionary. Society will be read
by Mrs. H. S. Youker, formerly of oul
city, but now residing at Oshkosh,
Wis, who will be present at this
meeting. a.
PROGRAM.
Italy, the Land of the Papacy.
Devotional Service ..... Mrs. Pease
Psalms XLVL
Questions: Leader. Mrs. Thompson
/. What are the Latin Lands? 2.
Why called Latin Lands? 8. Why
send missionaries to Italy?
The rise of Christianity in Italy,
Mrs Boorman.
The Founding and growth of the
Monasteries Caroline Garrison.
The Story of the Waldinses. Mrs.
Pomainville
Resume of March Mission Studies,
Mrs. Jackson.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-03-31

George P. Hambrecht left today for
Oshkosh on. legal business.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-17
Cruel StiIetto ThruSts in the
Breast and the Body Left on
the Beach-Did lowering
American Yacht Have Any
ConneCtion?-Su pos e d
LoveIess Girl Had Many
Love Letters

The mystery surrounding the death
of the beautiful American art student,
Miss Estelle Reid, whose scantily
clad body was found on the beach at
Naples April "a, threatens to remain
unsolved, despite the strenuous efforts
of the Naples police, the American
consul, and the private detectives en-
ployed by the dead girls cousin, the
Princess Rospigliosi.
That she was killed by the murder
Gus black hand is offered by the Ital-
ian authorities as a probable solution.
But why they should seek out the
beautiful Bryn Mawr girl, without an
enemy in the world, and cruelty stab
her twice with their stilettos, passes
understanding. How the body lay
on the beach for three days without
discovery cannot be explained.
Another theory is that she was MUIR
dered for the money she was suppos-
ed to have with her. II believe she was
killed by Naples boatmen,' declares
Mrs. Bertha Reid Wells, of New York,
sister of the dead girl. MANY of
them would kill anybody for dollar.
But my sister, despite the protests of
her family, would trust those brigands
to row her to points on the bay from
which she desired to make sketches"
She scouts the idea that there was
love affair at the bottom. Why
she said, "Estelle was not the kind of
a girl to have a love affair. She was
almost masculine in her independence.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1910-06-17
EGO SOUTH, YOUNG MAN"
is RANSDELL'S ADVICE

WASHINGTON, June H.-With Go
South, Young Men and Immigrants" as
his keynote. Representative RansdeIl, Of
Louisiana, today addressed the house as
a sort of advance agent for the southland
in general, and Louisiana In particular.
He based his remarks on the exodus
of many of "our best citizens into the
British possessions north of the United
States, and the rapid congestion Of our
cities caused by the growing unpopular
ity of life on the farm, and by thee large
influx of foreign immigrants. many Of
whom settle in cities" As a remedy for
all these problems, he suggested to the
house that the persons concerned SHOULD
be induced to come to the south.
I'm my judgment" said the Louisia.aa
statesman, in discussing the drift OF
people from the farms to the cities this
is one of the fruitful causes of the high
price of living. All food products-and
the food we eat Is our heaviest item OF
expense-comes from the ground or. the
sea, and when the number of consumers
who dwell in cities disproportionately ex-
ceeds the producers in the country, 1t
naturally results in high prices