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The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-01-06

fort: "Our bullet-rldden flag that mao
been borne proudly on SO many victorious
fields had been planted upon its last ram
part, waived it's last defiance and gone
down on the bodies and laved in the blood
of it's brave followers and defenders, who
here made chapter for the stories of the
Army of Northern Virginia and left gem
for their mother State to place in the crown
of her soldiers who had responded to her
call to arms and faithfully performed their
last duty
Referring to the events connected with
carpetbag rule in Mississippi during the
dark days of Reconstruction, when the
South was flooded with constituencies
free hooters and adventures from the
North, the author INDUCES at length on
these occurrences, from which we take the
following paragraph: "This class OF men
put in their claims as deserving the re-
wards of the conqueror, and they were not
scrupulous about how they obtained what
they wanted. 1t mattered not to them IT
all the white people of the South were
swept from the face of the earth, and they
we're men to do their dirty work through
the ignorant negro. For more unholy
piece of stupidity and oppression never
cursed people than the rule Of the carpet
baggers and ignorant negroes, supported,
defended and sustained by the military
power of the Government of the United
Northern States against the white people
of Mississippi and Louisiana during this
period. 1t is we'll that the people Of the
South should persist in preserving the
truths Of history and keep before the civ
| ilized world the cruel enormities practiced
upon them which their adversaries have
endeavored to falsify and conceal from the
rising generations, not only at the North,
but in the South, and to force into the
school books for the education Of our
children absolute falsehoods relating to
events connected with the Civil War and
the Reconstruction era. Under the flut-
tering folds of the Wanted star-sprangled
banner, held aloft as the emblem of free
dom and hope and happiness for the op-
pressed of all nations, the very people
whose genius made it famous in what il
represented, unfolding it in times of peril
were made to suffer the most damnable
coercion, subjugation and despotism, anc
to cover up their crimes against the South
blot out the records or mutilate history
with glazing falsehood, while their poets
feebly sing and their orators swell in re-
counting the Immortal deeds of theil
invading armies whose vandalism was
never equaled.'
Numerous families, descendants of Pike
County Pioneer families and Confederate
soldiers, who emigrated to Western Louisi'
ana, Texas, Oklahoma and elsewhere
would find this book of great interest tt
them and their descendants in the future
Vernon Parish has large contingent who
would be deeyly interested in the work
Price of book, by mail or express, So
Address, Luke W. Conerly, Gulfport, Miss.
or hampton Mercantile Company, Magno
liza, Miss.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-01-06
SCOT on His Suit.

They were having spelling lesson
at q certain district school the other
day, and the little scholars were all
arranged in front of the teacher. spell
ing away for dear life, trying to see
how near they could get to the head.
The word chimney" was given out
to little black eyed girl who had been
spelling words correctly throughout
the morning. but she missed this one
by inadvertently leaving out the "h.'
Quick as a wink the little boy next
her pounced on the word and spelled
1t correctly.
You may 60 up one. Johnnie" said
the teacher.
Il don't want to-" whined Johnnie.
getting ready to cry. MY mother
would whip me If did. because I'd
get all over soot."-London Fun.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-01-06
Might Have Been Put Differently.

We cut the announcement below
from New Zealand paper: Notice
The Maoris who are breeding pigs In
Takahue, such as Mrs. Peter and Mr..
Sam Yates. are supposed to look after
their pigs and keep them away from
roofing my paddocks. or else If they
do not shall shoot every pig ! come
across. Secretary l.. Howell"
This is decidedly one of the things
that might have been put differently
Westminster Gazette.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-01-06

The total bank receipts in Shreveport last
year were s8,9OO,O0O as against Se,600,0OO
in 1908. The postal receipts last year were
100000 as against S101 900 in 1908.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-01-06

Statistics of gifts during 1909 to benefit
humanity showed total of $50, 1858.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1910-01-06
DRUG COMPANY. Limited
The Original
Cut Rate Drug Store

Corner Texas and Market Streets, SHREVEPORT
THE public has shown by their patronage that
prices the lowest and service the best. The rea
biy of Prescription Department is guaranteed by the
constant increase of prescription work.
Showing appreciation of the above facts, shall
make special cuts for you, while advertised:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
"THE OLD WISC0NSE"

Those people who have had the
pie assure of seeing a sunset reflect
ed in the Wisconsin river on a sum-
mer' evening, never forget it. On
last Sunday evening it was a rich
crimson, blending into scarlet near.
the horizon and was reflected in the
still water of our river with a. border
of dark GREEN 4eafy trees along the
shore, it gave "a picture nor artist
can paint"
We have heard of the beautiful and
romantic Mississippi, but mostly in
the catalogues of the summer schools
cond ucted on its banks For the
most, part, it is smooth flowing
sire am, apparently sluggish and I'M
attr active, with little poetry about
it, There are many pretty islands
mostly at a considerable distance
from the shore and as the river is
very wide and it's apparently smooth
flow ing current is in fact very swift
too swift for easy rowing, it is diff
ficuI / to reach those islands by row
boat and there are no suitable bathing
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
places or picnic grounds along Its

places or picnic grounds along its
banks.
On the other hand, there are many
fine, safe bathing and picnic places
along the Wisconsin, while those a.
long the Mississippi are very treach-
erous Most of the islands near this
place could easily be fixed over into
beautiful picnic hooks and pleasure
resorts.
Sometimes they are so near the
shore that they can easily be con-
nected by bridge with the mainland
and made available for lovely, quiet
secluded homes, that can be had in
other cities only by going far out
into the country.
It would seem that we ought to
have and maintain here a public bath
ing place where our young people
couud learn the healthful and useful
art of swimming. We have many
good locations for it, and when es-
tablished it would not cost much to
maintain it.
With the aid of our river We can
make Grand Rapids a beautiful and
delightful place to live in, a city
of happy homes, a place where peopl
will love to reside and when they
have left it they viii be glad to re-
turn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
CIRCUS HAS COME AND GONE

When Ringlings' elephants crossed
the wagon bridge Wednesday, IL
shook SO much that some OF the foot
passengers ran to get off, fearing the
whole structure would fail into the
river.
All but three elephants We're chain
ed by the feet, due to stampede
a month ago.
Three of their best horses died
from the heat Wednesday. One was
the favorte of Mrs. Ring ling and
the tail was cut off and sent to her.
For two hours the crowd was Kept
out of the tent in the hot sun. The
heat was intense, four women and
three men tainted, fans were brought
into play, some of the ways i'm the
crowd entertained them and kept
them in good humor while the surg
ing mass was moreover encouraged
by the Thought of only having to
wait in the sweltering heat for half
an hour longer.
1t is estimated that the circus bos-
SEES cleared about 100000 altogether.
Do any of our old settlers remember
when Ringling Bros. came to our
berg twenty years ago as a wagon
show?
One lady said 'I went to Ringing
| Bros. show when they had it in their
| back yard and charged two pins. .
Another said: yes, they had to
borrow planks for seats from the lun
| Der ward at Baraboo, Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
GEORGE W|LMOT
SUICIDES
Old Resident of PIover Shoots
Himself in the Temple While
Despondent.

George Wilmot, one of the old resi-
dents of PIoyer, committed suicide at
Plover at $3.50 this afternoon bIA
shooting himself through the temple
in his room on the second floor OF
his home at Plover.
Mr. Wilmot has been a great SUI
ferer for several years from asthma
and heart trouble and has not been
able to get away from home much
for about a year. During the recent
hot weather he has suffered greatly,
every breath coming as the result OF
a struggle.
This afternoon he was especially
uncomfortable. Just before the incl
dent he asked Mrs Wilmot to go
down and get some ice and in her
absence he fired G. bullet through
his temple and when she returned
with the ice she found him dead.
The deceased was a veteran of the
Civil war He was upwards of 70
years of age and is survived by his
widow and one son, George, who
also resides at Plover
Funeral from the residence Friday
at 10 a. m.-SteVens Point Daily
Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
WHERE IS
THAT WATER?
And What is the Matter? Must
we Continue Expense and
Drink From the River.

Last Fall the city paid thousands
of dollars to an engineer from Madl-
son who said he would fix up our
water supply without any trouble.
At the first dry spell the water CAV
out and now we have to drink the
H-2-O from the Wisconsin River
boiled.
Now there were a lot OF people
trusting in the water supply ito bel
who planted shrubs and trees and
laid out their lawns with plants, flow
err beds, etc. When the water sup
ply gave out the plants, shrubs and
trees died and part of the work of
the Woman's Federation was in vain.
Them the questions come up: VINO
is to blame? Did the Engineer know
his business? Is all that money was.
ed? Let us see if we cannot find
the root of the trouble-thls lack oil
water when we need it.
The council got together and W. L.
Jones has the contract to build anothe
reservoir near the old one at the
foot OF the Sand Hill. Evidently the.
are to Judge the future by the past.
Thus the gentlemen in Grand Rapids
will have no time in climbing onto
the water wagon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
A STORY OF CIRCUS DAY

Listen my children and you shall
hear,
Of Junior tale not long but drear,
This is the way it came about,
And how John Jones is five plunks
out.
He saw the bills for circus show,
And all his family thought they'd go.
Of course the expense fell ON poor
john,
And he was the kind with collar
on.
So in meek tones these words he
spoke,
(You understand he was under yoke)
There lis no use in this expense,
[ tell you l don't see the sense
But before his wife he had to quail
And his pretemse was mo avail
So off to the circus they all went.
And thru the door of the big main
tent.
They saw the side show, animals
too,
But John just moped he felt SO blue,
Tho he went along about his mission,
Beneath his dear wife's supervision.
bold attempt of death he made,
By drtMking circus lemonade,
He confirmed his own audacity,
Thus over Judging his capacity.
The next day THE daily papers glow
ed,
JOHN JONES FUNERAL-NO FLOT
ERS.
OF the post mortem there was no
question.
The doctors all agreed ON indiges-
ton.
So dear readers let this your moral
be,
AS by this story you may see,
When. good times come around--Cir-
GUS day,
Grab on your pocketbook and keep
your pay.
For 1T is told by sages new and old
The proverb seems as good to me as
gold,
And will back it with all I got by
heck
Good and hard flimes come in neck
and neck"
THE AMERICAN BOY.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
A LAWN PARTY

Monday evening Helen Taylor and
James Gaynor entertained about
tWenty-fCur of their friends at
lawn party at the c. NJ Webb home
on Third street in honor of Miss A
lice and Miss Juanita Arpin of At
lanta, Wis. The guests arrived a
bout 1880 after indulging a little So
cial time they sent up paper bal
looms. The lawn was decorated with
Japanese lanterns and there refresh
ments We're served. 1t might be
we'll to note that at this party the
Bachelor Club" had their annuol
meeting, Myron Natwick presiding.
After this the whole crowd went down
to the river bank where they toast
ed marshmalloWs and sang songs.
After the inspiring translucent strain
of We'll all do what?-GO HOME! =
they all decided to play 'sHome Bird
after an enjoyable evening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
COMMISSIONERS MEET

l.. M. Nash of Grand Rapids, j. j
Wood of Berlin and p. o. Means
this city, who were appointed commits
sioners to estimate the value of tho
lands owned by the Wausau Land
Company, which are being condemne
by the Wansau Street Railroad COM
pany-met in Wausau last Thursday
The land which is being condemned
is near Mosinee and will be overflow
ed when the WauSau Street Railroad
Co.'s dam at MoSinee is completed.
The commissioners went down and
inspected the lands and some of the
evidence was presented at the court
house in the afternoon. 1t was found
impossible to finish on that day, SO
the, case was postponed until some
time after July 10th. Goggins of
Grand Rapids and w. Ell. Mylrea OF
Wansau are attorneys for the Wau-
sau Land Co., and Neal Brown and
G. %. Jones for the Wausau Street
Railroad Co.-Wlausau Pilot -Review.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
DAILY
NE:WSP Err
The Dayton Journal Beats the
Worlds Rec ord for Bio Papers

To James NJ. CT TX who was born OH
a farm in Ohio in 1870, must be &C
corded the dist notion of having is
sued what is s. lid to be the largest
paper that the world has produced.
Mr.. Cox is now editor and proprietor
OF the Dayton, Ohio, Daily Journal
and the big pc per of 800 pages all of
which were p rinted in several colors5
was issued on June 20. The occasion
was the occu' fancy of a beautiful new
office buildin G that had just been coz
pleted Tor Il lie home of the Journal
and the one hundred and second an
nlVerSary of, the establishment OF a
daily newsI gaper in Dayton, out OF
which the accent Daily Journal was.
evolved. T he key which started the
presses on which the edition was
printed was pressed by President
Taft at Washington One hundred
and twenty-foaW tons of white paper
were used I'M printing this single edi--
ton We have received a copy OF
thepaper, but have ha d time to only
glance at it here and here. To read
1t would require, a mo1ath's time, but
We shall peruse it carefully and will
have it on exhibition in this of
flee. It is the acme of perfection
from newspaper standpoint
We are thankful for being remember
ed with copy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
SHALL WE HAVE A
CARNEGIE LIBRARY

In spite of the many times the
real facts about a Carnegie Library
donation have been presented in the
city papers, there still seems to be
a number of our prominent business
men, who have not quite grasped
the entire proposition.
In the first place Mr.. Carnegie may
or may not make a donation to any
city, that asks it. 1t is a matter
for him and his assistants TO decide.
But usually where they find a city
interested enough to provide site
and guarantee 10 per cent of the
gift for the Library Building, for
the yearly support of the Library
he has very graciously seen fit to
help with "a most generous donation.
It is hoped by our own townspeople
that we may be able to assure Mr..
Carnegie of our interest and willing
ness to provide a site and the nee
essary 10 per cent per year for the
support of it.
The city always owns land or would
be able to exchange what they own
for the land which might be more de
sirable for a library site. So thu
site would cost the city nothing ex-
cept to use some of its unoccupied
| land.
Every year for the past five years
| (and perhaps much longer) the city
has voted 1000 in cash and in
terest paid for the heating, lighting
| ing and janitor service at the library
| building, which has amounted to
| $3.50 per year; 2-3 of which, the city
clerk assured us, was for the library
maintenance.
SO that $640 was really library ex-
1 pense. To this the Library Board
| have added the interest from a fund
which they have in reserve to help
pay library expenses, about $500 a
year. The total expense then OF
running our present library is about
| 81, 200 Der year. For small increase
of $500 more a year, we could Sc
cure probably donation of $4,000
for a really fine library building, one
that would be centrally located on
the first floor and with all the modern
equipment. Mr.. Carnegie asks only
those two things-a site-and a
pledge from the city council to raise
from the tax roll 10 per cent of his
gift, for the proper support OF the
Library He does not dictate upon
amy other matter You may name
the library as you choose. You may
have a small or great collection oi
books. You decide as to the kind
of books go into it. After me has
made the donation there are no con
ditionb which he or his heirs could
ever obtain possession of the prop
erty.
Under the circumstances does /
not seem as if we were neglectlne
fine opportunity if We do not tr!
hard to obtain a new Library Bulld
ing?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30

ton. Mr.. Otto is President Of the
Rexan Association.
The New Crystal Cafe Co. opened
TO fine trade ON Saturday and Sun
day in spite Of the fact that they
had given only short notice of their
opening
Mrs. F. L. Fancher of Racine and
Mrs. F. O. Dickson Of Milwaukee
who have been visiting at the Chas.
Kellogg home the past week left for
their homes on Saturday.
Philip Gouger will leave for Racine
this week where he has accepted a
position with the Mitchell Automobil
Co.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Muir who have
been visiting at the Ed Morrill, hons6
in this city the past week left for
their home at March Sunday even
ing.
Mrs. H. NJ Carruthers and daugh-
tersl Mable and Gertrude of Fond du
Lac are in the city for an extended
VISIT with relatives and friends.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
CRYSTAL CAFE COMPANY QUIT

The unknown parties from Amigo
who started what they were pleased.
to call the Crystal Cafe Co., resitau-
rant became discouraged on account
of poor patronage and lack of capt.
tai in which to Install their business
they closed up their place of bust
ness and departed. They have prom
ised to pay the printer sometime.
We hope so. We have been paid
that way before and still survive.
The way of the world is peculiar and
we are not yet to old to learn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
NEW CHURCH
CONTRACT LET
A. F. BiIImeyer, the Architect,
Secures the Contract for new
Conure uatiOnaI Church.

The building committee of the Com
gregational church society let the
contract Monday, June 9th for the
erection of a handsome native sand
stone new church building to cost
over $4,000. Work will commence
on the excavation for the foundation
walls at once On the site recently
purchased of DemueI Kromer. 1t is
planned and expected that the new
building will be ready for occupancy
for the new year 1911. From the
plans and specified tions this society
will have a beautiful building that
will not only be of credit to the
society but to the city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30

Stevens Point Plays a Better
Game Than Score Would In
dictate.

Stevens Point nal:-Grand Rap
ids defeated Stevens Point ia base
bali Sunday in that city by a score
of 6 to l. This was the result of a
we'll played game, better than the
score would Indicate. Although Ste
VEINS Point out hit the Rapids boys
2 to l and fielded as well as they
did, our boys were unable to get
hits when hits meant runs, while
our opponents took advantage of a
couple of walks, bunt and hit AN
four men crossed the pan in the
seventh A hit, error, passed ball
and sacrifice fly Melted them one in
the eighth.
1t was an ideal baseball day and
about 500 fans turned out to witness
the struggle. The fact that Moon for
merly with Grand Rapids, was to
pitch for Stevens Point, aroused
whole lot of enthusiasm, as a good
many considered him superior to
Foster, and that he is at least an
equal of the Rapids tWiTler was dem
nstratedi before many rounds. In
the second inning, on an attempted
steal of second, shortstop Nelson
collided with second basemam Siebert
with the result that the bali rolled
out intocenter field and Nelson scored
before the ball was recovered. This
was the only run scored for six in
nings, Noon letting them down with
| but one hit during this time, and put
ting them out in one, two, three or
der, with the aid of some very senssa-
| tional fielding on the part of our
| infields, Cashin, Fishleigh, Siebert,
and Eagleburger, who accepted every
| thing During this time our boys
were getting men on bases every
inning, but could not produce the
| needed hit to score. In the ninth
after two We're down, Siebert hit for
| two bases and Eagleburger drove q
| Liner to left center and Siebert
scored. Maunders FLEW out" and thu
| agony was over.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
SUNDAY SCHOOL
CHANGES TIME

Beginning next Sunday, July 3rd
the Congregational Sunday School
will hold it's sessions from $50 to
$50 a. m. in place of the moon hour
as formerly.
A contest and other special exer-
cisets will keep the interest up during
the hot months, and this Summer
School promises to be very success
full. The annual picnic will bes held
the last week in July.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
RUFF--McCRILLIS WEDDING

Miss Barbara Ruff, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. w. r. Ruff, who Live on
Baker street north, and Mr.. VIM.
McCrillis of Milwaukee, were united
in wedlock at the home of the brides
parents, Wednesday, June 22nd, Rev.
G. McReynoIds of the Seventh-Day
Adventist church officiating. The
bride was accompanied by Miss Mae
C. Frawley of Tomahawk, and the
groom by Mr.. E. Hansen of Madison.
The newly welded couple will soon
leave for Milwaukee where the groom
is employed with the International
Harvester Company.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
LIST OF SPECIFICS.

A. A. For FEyERs. Milk Fever. Lung Fever.
B. B. For sPRAINs. Lsmeness, Rheumatism.
C. C. For SORE Throat, Epizootic. Distemper.
ID. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
e. Z. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
F. F. For COLIC, Bellyache. Diarrhea.
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
ii. III. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
1. l. For SKIN DISEASES. Mango, Eruptions,
j. X. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. 60 cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO.. Corner
William and Ann Streets New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30
FOR SALE CHEAP

Modern new six-room house and
summer kitchen, equipped with cleo
trio lights and city water, on the
west side near the furniture factory
Apply at the office of Geo. P. Ham
brecht, Grand Rapids, Wisconsin. wifi.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-06-30

For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifies.

500 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs,
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.