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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
BRAVES NlAGARA'S POOL IN
BARREL, YET LIVES

NIAGARA FALLS, n. Y, Sept. "a.
Bobby Leach of Niagara Falls, Ont.
went through the laundering whirl-
pool rapids in a steel barrel this af-
ternoon, having started from the
Maid of the Mist landing on the New
York shore. He drifted about in the
whirlpool fifty-five minutes before
friends caught his barrel and pulled it
ashore. The banks and bridges were
notably barren of interested OnlOoker
and there was nothing but leaches
determination to coax him on to death
or seeming fame. Three minutes af-
ter passing under the railroad bridg
es, the barrel in which Leach was a
passenger was adrift on the whirling
waters of the pool He was carried
over to the Canadian side and then
caught in the up current and swept
toward Driftwood point. Then he
was carried out to the middle of the
pool and round again. When next
he approached DriftWood Point the
barrel was caught and toWed to shore
and Leach helped out, in good con
dition.
He says he will make another trip
Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
HAS LIVED HERE
THIRTY YEARS
Hon. John 0'Day Was One of
Pioneers of Lincoln County
and Early Day Lumberman.

We take the following article from
the Merrill Democrat in reference to
John O'Day, who is we'll known in
this city where he formerly resided
before going to Merrill He is now
a candidate for the. Assembly from
Lincoln county We can't vote for
him but want his old friends here to
know the good things being said a
bout him by his home paper:
Hon. John O'Day who is the candi-
date on the democrat ticket for mem
Der Of assembly from this district,
has lived in Lincoln county for thirty
years and has been engaged in bu-
siness here practically all that time
He came to this county from Grand
Rapids, where he was born, in 1880,
when Lincoln county was an unde-
veloped wilderness, with but compare
lively few settlers.
He was impressed with the country
and the general outlook appeared fav
Orable to him. He looked into the
future and saw great things for the
county and decided to make this place
his home. That he had the utmost
confidence on the ultimate growth
of the county and the development
Of its resources was evident from the
fact that he had been here but one
year when he built a home of his
own.
He be anne interested in timber anc
for many years was actively engaged
in the lumber business. with a mark
ed degree of success.
A few years ago he became inter
ested in the Merrill Iron Works and
is now president of that company Be
tween fifteen and twenty men are
the year round and the plant.
is one OF the most valuable institu-
tions in the city. Mr.. ODay is
sh0ckholler in the Merrill Railway &
Lighting company and in the Grand
father Falls company. He is also
interested in other business insti-
tutiOns, which have been of vast beni
fit to Merrill and Lincoln county.
Mr.. O'Day is a good business man.
He is a deep thinker and a firm be-
lever in equal rights to all. His
honesty and integrity have never been
questioned and he has the respect
of the entire population Of the county
He knows the county and its people
and he is thoroughly equipped in every
particular to represent this county
in the state legislature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29

McGovern's Total is 82,235
Leading Fairchiid with a,Plu-
rally of rs, ,2e2.

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 22.-Altho
there still is one county, Oneida to
be reported officially, primary cleo
uon figures at hand make it possible
TO announce the result of the ballot
ing with accuracy.
For United States senator, La Fol
lette, republican, leads Cook. repub-
ltcan, by O2,870 votes; Weisse, de
mocrat, defeated Williams, democrat
with a plurality Of 1902. The vote
for the office in all partieswas as
follows: La Toilette, 144,255; Cook,
II, $50; Weisse. 81, ,634; Williams, 49,
632; Collins, prohibition, 1891; KIe-
iSt, social democrat, 1926.
In the race for governor, McGovern
plurality over FairchiId was 26 ,292.
The vote for candidates for the off
ce was as follows: McGovern, repub-
Ican, 82,235; Lewis republican, 40
S79; Fairchild, republican, 55,933; Ban
ker, republican, 5,973; Strange, repub
Hcan, 1914; Jacobs, social democrat,
Y, ,491.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
DIRE DISTRESS
1t is Near at Hand to Hundreds of
Grand Rapids Readers.

1t Is Near at Hand to Hundreds of
Grand Rapids Readers.
Don't neglect an aching back.
Backache is the kidneys cry for
help.
Neglect hurrying to their aid
Means that urinary troubles follow
quickly.
Dire distress, diabetes, Bright's
disease.
Profit by a Grand Rapids citizens
experience.
Mrs. John Hutchinson. 592 Second
St, N, Grand Rapids, Wis, says:
Il was well satisfied with the results
that followed the use of Doan's Kid
ney Pills, in my case. For some
time l suffered from backache. pains
across my loins and frequent head
aches. l had but little strength or
ambition and felt tired and Ianguid
nearly all the time. The kidney Sc
cretions were unnatural and deposit
ed a heavy sediment A friend final
ly advised me to try Doan's Kidney
Pills and I procured a box. They
regulated the passages of the kid
ney secretions, strengthened my back
and felt better in every way"
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster-MiIburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's-an
take no other.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
MARRIAGE LICENSES

Louis Heisler to Margaret Merton
both of MarshfieId
Charles w. Schultz to Bertha News
both of Auburndale.
Alex MarcOux to Rose KasemaD
both of Grand Rapids.
Adam MOuras to Pauline Nighboual
both of Rudolph.
Nels c. Johnson to Anna TuIIia
both of Grand Rapids.
Arthur c. Ganger of the town of
Spencer to Anna Wedeward of Marsh
field.
VIM. Z. Lange of San Francisco
California to Amelia News of Aubur
dale.
Peter Beidel of the town of Marsh
field to Theresa GTassI Of the town
Of AubuTndale.
Alexander KnudesOn to Mary Thorn
psOn both of Port Edwards.
George Meunier of Grand Rapids
to Mary EngelbOr Nelson of Sigel.
John lesser Of Saratoga to Le-
nora Lakin of Sigel.
John Timer to Louise Bruch both
OF the town of Marshfield.
Albert Teske of Grand Rapids to
Martha Knuth of Sigel
Louis BOhmann Of the town of
Cameron to Katherine Scheuer of
Cameron.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
CARE OF THE EYES

On ali textbooks in the Chicago
schools there will be attached ''stick-
ers' with the following advice to
the pupils ON the care of the eyes:
Your eyes are worth more to you
than any book.
Your safety and success in life de
pend on your eyes; therefore take
care of them.
Always hold your head up WheE
you read.
Hold your book fourteen inches
from your face.
Be sure that the light is clear
and good.
Never read in bad light.
Never read with the SUN shining
directly ON the book.
Never face the light when reading.
Let the light come from behind or
over your left shoulder.
Avoid books or papers printed in
distinctly or in bad type.
Rest your eyes by looking away
from the book every few moments.
Cleanse your eyes might and morn
ing with pure water
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
BOB RECOVER.
Inc HEAL I'll
LaFOIIette Writes Friend al
Rochester, Mimi, That " Re-
markabIe Improvement is
Shown"

ROCHESTER, Mimi, Sept. 26.-
Senator Robert La Toilette of Wis
consin has shown such remarkable
physical improvements of late that
he has decided to postpone indefinite
ly his trip to this city for an exam
ination and operation by the Mayo
brothers.
This information was contained
IN personal letter written to a very
close friend in this city and receiv-
ed here Sunday,
Whether or not he will be able to
make an active campaign was not
stated in the letter, but the inference
of the recipient was that the sena-
tor expected to get into the fight
quite a bit
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
WIFE PREVENTS
SUICIDE
Joseph ZakaciCk Said to Have
to Have Tried SeIf-Destruc-
tiOn by Falling on Railway
Track.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Sept. 26.-Risk-
ing her own life to save her hus-
band, Mrs. Joseph zakacick tried to
drag him from the rails when, it is
said, he threw himself in front of
the Burlington limited approaching
the station here.
Engineer Edward Freeman stopped
the train within a few inches of
the struggling pair.
When the train started again zaka-
click is said to have made a second
attempt to throw himself under the
wheels and was held by Conductor
George Cuddy until the train passed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
50 KILLED, MANY
IN WRECK
Two lnterurban Cars Crash
Near Fort Wayne.

FORT WAYNE, Ind, Sept 21.-
Ihrty-fIye persons were killed. sew
en- were seriously if not fatally in
Jured and many others received minor
injuries when two interurban traction
cars collided head on, ON the Fort
Wayne and Wabash Valley traction
line this afternoon.
That the list of dead is not swell
ed was due to the presence of mind
OF Conductor Spiller of Fort Wayne
whose first thought after the fearful
impact of the two cars was of the
near approach of a limited interurbam
train bound for this city with a
heavy load of passengers. Without
stopping to see the result of the
wreck into which his own car had
plunged, he jumped to the ground
and ran back qUaraer of a mile arbe-
Iy in time to flag the Indianapolis
special, which was behind time and
running at a high rate of speed.
Blame for the wreck is due to the
Iact that the crew of the limited
overlooked a sigual at a swicth where
The two cars We're scheduled to meet.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
SUNDAY
SCHOOL RALLY

Next Sunday will be celebrated as
Rally Day" at the Congregational
Sunday School Every man, woman,
and child who is a member of the
school will be present unless so i'll
the doctor forbids. The public is
also invited and it is expected that
many visitors will be present. The
regular lesson viii be dispensed with
and a special program carried out.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
"PAID IN FULL"

The United Play Company presented
the Great American Play paid in
FulT' by Eugene Walter, attracted
a large audience at Daly's Opera
House, Sept. 21st. 1t was a pee
liar play yet a very fascinating one.
The acting on the part of tvery one
of the company was excellent and
the characters portrayed in this play
We're true to some phases in life.
AS the play progressed it was evident
that the large audience was fascinat-
ed with the trying circumstances and
pecuharities eXemplified in the char
acters represented by each actor,
The situations were intensity inter
esting and portrayed the true man
Iy and womanly characters as they
are found in every day life. The mo-
raj lessons drawn from such play
are very valuable to those who pro-
fit from the mistakes represented
by the stage characters The leading
actors were heartily encored in the
trying climaxes. This company gave
excellent satisfaction and won friends
in the theatre going people of Grand
Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
GRAND THEATRE
CHANGES HANDS

c. W. Tiede, of Racine, a young
man of experience in the moving
picture business at Portage, Burling
ton and Racine made a deal this
week with Mrs Buchheim and her
two sons in which he comes into pos
session of the lease and all them
terror furnishings and machine con
nected with the Grand Theatre bu
siness. The details of the trans
fer have all been agreed upon and
the change will take place on Sunday
night of this week Mr.. Tiede is fav-
orably impressed with Grand Rapids
and believes that he can make some
changes in the business that will
make it a more attractive place in
the future, and has several changes
in service that he hopes to inaugu-
rate. We wish him well in his new
undertakings and hope that he will
not only be successful in his business
but that he will like the city Of Grand
Rapids
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
THEIR GOLDEN
WEDDING
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry BeIanger
Celebrate the Event at Their
Home on Division ST., Stew
ems Point.

Married-At Anaskimongee, Can
ada, Sept IS, 1860, Mr. Henry Belan-
ger and Miss Victoria DUgas Dit La
Breche
And so it happened that the fl
ftieth anniversary Of their marriage,
their golden wedding, fell on Sept. IS
1910 and the same was celebrated at
their home, 500 Division street, on
Sunday.
Immediately after their marriage il
Canada, Hr and Mrs. Belauger came
to Wisconsin and settled at Grand
Rapids, where for twenty years Ar.
BeIanger was engaged in the mercan-
tile business. They then moved to
Oshkosh and after living at various
places, came here from Wausau
eleven years ago. For many years
MIR. BeIanger was engaged in the in
surance business, from which he had
to retire about two years ago on
account Of failing eye sight.
Mr. and Mrs BeIanger were the
parents Of twelve children, Of whom
four died in infancy. Those now lIF-
ing are Mrs J. G. Dubois, Amigo;
Mrs. G. H. Tiechert, Marinette; 0. c..
and George Belanger, Wausau; MIS-
Victoria, at home; Mrs 0. f. Meyer,
R0sh0It: Mrs Harold Sampson. Car
bue. Kentucky. and Mrs. II. H. Mar
ken, Dawson, MINI. They also have
thirteen grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.
On account of Mr. Belauger's COndi
ton the aged couple did not go to
the church, in connection with the
celebration of their fiftieth annlver-
sary, as they would like to have done
lie has been totally blind for the last
two years. His general health is alss
quite poor: in fact he was not able K
sit at the table during the fiItieth
wedding dinner, his seat with the
bride being occupied by his brother
Mr.. Frank BeIanger of Grand Rapids,
who is his senior in years, ubJ who is
still i'm good health and active. New
ertheless Mr.. Belanger greatly enjOye
the occasion, and it was at his special
request that it was all arranged.
A three course dinner was served at
, o'clock The general house and
table decorations were golden glow
and the brides cake and the wedding
cake were in keeping with the rest
And SO was the purse of yellow gold
that was presented to the aged bride
and groom.
Among those present were ME-. dIIo
Mrs Teichert, MIR. and Mrs. Meyer
and children Mrs. NJ II. Narken
Miss Victoria, Mr.. Frank Belanger Of
Grand Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. An
tone Christman OF this city. DR.
Narken of Dawson, Mimi, was here
few days ago but had to return home
Al pleasant feature of the occasion
was the receipt of a congratulatory
HaIau,., n, FYpy,, NTr,c
Probably the best known member
of the BeIanger family in this city is
Miss VictOriak whose pleasant voice
the most of us have heard over the
telephone many a time She has been
in the local telephone exchange nearl
ten years, and now occupies the posi-
ton of assistant chief OperatOr.-Ste-
yens Point Daily Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29

The Congregational church parlors
was the scene of festivities Monday
evening when the big social closing
the Red" and 'Blue" contest was
held The losing side the Blues"
furnished the refreshments. Feature
of the evening were interesting talks
by NJ. H. Jackson on his European
trip and G.. W. Meade on Yellowstone
Park. Post cards and photographs
collected by the scholars while on
their vacations were shown on a
large stereopticon screen. and Prof
Jackson illustrated his, talk with pho-
tographs of points of interest conecte
on his European trip. A delightful
time was had by all.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
CLEARED. GRUBRED
AND SEEDED

We We're agreeabIy surprised, Wea-
nesday afternoon when driving out
on the Rudolph road to find on the
right going out, that John Lindahl of
the town of Rudolph, with a crew of
men has been clearing grubbing break
Ing and seeding so acres of land this
summer belonging to Lawyer D. D.
Conway. Mr.. LindahI and workmen
have been doing a fine piece of work
and the land lays nicely and is lev
ell and clear of every stump. stone
and brush. We understand that Mr..
Conway is having it seeded with tim
othy and intends to fence it. This
tract Of land lies partly in the city of
Grand Rapids and partly in the town
Rudolph. We are glad to see our bu-
smess men investing in and improv-
Ing outlying property to the city of
Grand Rapids. 1t shows that they
have confidence in the future growth
of this city
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
F. R. A. INITIATION

At the regular meeting of the F.
R. A. at the Eagles Hall Thursday
evening, eight new members were in
itiated into the order Those initiat-
ed were: Mrs. Maude Brockman;
Mrs. E. Barrett, Margaret Diehmy
Louis Fritz, NJ. T. Foster, Roy Bag
by, George Witte, and Alex Perrodin.
After initiation delicious refreshment
were served and dancing was indulge
in until a late hour.
Another initiation of fifteen mem
bers will be held October sixth when
District Manager Strassburger of
Oshkosh and deputy Barnes will be
present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29

High Sea SireWs Shore With
Remnants of Pere Marquette
GarfGrry.

SHEBOYGAN. Wis, Sept. 25.-The
high sea the last thirty-siN hours has
been the means Of washing portions
If the wrecked carferry Pere Mar
qUette ashore, and al along the beac.
Wreckage can be found. The lifesav-
ers are patrOIing the beach, feeling a
sured that bodies will be washed a
shore.
AmOng some Of the wreckage float
ing into the harbor was a large por
ton Of the cabin, a large can con-
tanning brass polish and a great num-
Der of small pieces of wood from
the wrecked carferry. One Of the
Iifesavers found a vest.
The gasoline tug Topaz picked up
an oar, the property of carferry No.
IL. This oar no doubt was lost when
one Of the boats lowered by No. II
to aid in the rescue was crushed and
the occupants drowned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
SALARIES OF HIGH
SCHOOL PRINCIPALS

The average salary Of 2S princi-
pals Of free high schools in Wiscon-
sin for the past school year was
S1,164.79. Nine principals received a
salary of $4,000 to $500: ten, ST.
SEQ or more but less than $4,000;
forty-two, $1,500 to $1,S00; sixty-two.
$1,000 to $1,5OO Hence 123 high
school principals received $1,000 or
more per year. The average salary
in 1908 was j ,120.74
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
CANVASSERS'
WORK OVER
Official Figures Show That La
Toilette Received 144.O56
Votes.

MADISON, Wis, Sept. 26.-The
state board of canvassers completed
their work this morning and the Off
cial figures show that La Toilette re
ceived 144,O56 as against 41,343 for
Cook. A. J. Schmidt, Milwaukee, re
ceived 47,071 and the Republican votes
for governor was as follows: McGov
ern, 1926; Lewis, 4O,S79; Fairchild,
55,933; Barker, 5,973; Strange, 5,845.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
MARRIED

John lesser and Dorothea Lakin
both of the town of Saratoga, were
married at the home of the bride
groom's parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. T.
lesser, on Wednesday, Sept. 21st, at
11:00 O'Clock a. m. The ceremony
was performed by Rev. Fred Staff in
the presence of the nearest relatives
of the bride and groom.
The young people will be at home
on the lesser farm in the town Of
Saratoga.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
HANDSOME NEW TAILOR SHOP

M. E. Matthews, the new tailor,
has his store building in the WeiIand
block handsomely decorated and fitted
up for his tailoring business. New
gold leaf signs appear in the win
dows with a fine display of cloths,
the latest style and patterns. He
has the store room partitioned off
so as to provide a work room and
sales room. In the arrangement he
has looked after the comfort and
convenience of his customers by pro-
yiding settees, and a place to try
on garments. We are glad to see
this new store up-to-date and metro
politan in its appearance We be
speak for Mr.. Matthews a liberal and
constant patronage. We know he
will prove to be deserving of it. Re
member him when you need a new
suit Of clothes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
MANY LEAVING
ERINS SHORE
Cork Consul Reports Heavy in
crease in Irish Emigration.

Washington, Sept. 24-Too many
Irish are leaving Ireland this year
in the opinion Of the home govern
ment. A clipping from an Irish jour
nal forwarded here by Deputy Coun-
sui J. S. Armstrong, Jr., Of Cork,
says:
s'The Irish emigration statistics
prove unsatisfactory; 1881 persons
left this country during July, as com
pared with SOP for July of last year.
an increase Of 259. Of the emigrants
1.097 were males and 764 females.
In all, 2O,816 persons have left
Ireland during the first seven months
Of l910-an increase Of 2,4O7 over the
same period in 1907. The total emf
grafton last year was %, ,G77 and was
the second lowest on record for six
decades. If the same rate of increase
IS kept up for the remainder of this
year emigration viii reach nearly
$4,000 for the year
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
BRAKEMAN TAKES
$500 FOR LEGS

MANITOWOC, Wis, Sept. 20
Phillip Kahl, brakeman, lost his legs
under the wheels of a North-Wes-
tern freight train when he was
thrown from the top Of the car by
stubbing his toe on a protruding nail.
He has settled with the company
for $500.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
kENTUCkIAK MURDERED
WITH BABE IN ARMS

ALBANY, Ky, Sept. 21.-WhiIe on
his way to the court house here
Doc MoIes was assassinated today
Moles was accompanied by his wife
and when shot he was carrying his2-
year-old baby in his arms. The bull
let pierced the baby's clothing and
entered Moles's body just above the
heart, killing him instantly Only
one shot was fired
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29

II. H. Miller, residing one-half
mile southwest of Kellner station on
the old Fred Hannaman place. left
samples of corn grown on his place
this season. The ears We're Il and y
inches long, well filled out with large
kernels. 1t is an excellent sample
Of what can be grown on sandy soil
IN the dry season such as we have
had this summer. The corn is on
exhibition in this office.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
MOTHER JAILED;
CHILDREN DESTITUTE

CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis, Sept.
26.-While their mother is in the
county Jail charged with the killing
of her husband, the four children of
Mrs. Anna Sunderland are taken today
to the orphans home at La Crosse.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-09-29
YOUNG ELOPER
ARRESTED
Girl Charges That She Was
Forced to go, Because of
Threat.

MANITOWOC, Wis, Sept. 26.-Wil
liam Simon, the School Hill youth
who eloped with Ella Brendt, a She
boygan girl, is in custody at Stevens
Point.
The girl was brought back here
this morning. She declared she was
forced to accompany Simon who
threatened her with revolver.