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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
WHO DOES p. @. WINTER
FAVOR FOR u. S. SENATOR
!. l. EOnfaine. ESD.

A. L. Fontaine, Esq,
Editor of the Reporter. Dear Sir:
I noticed in the political announce
ment Of P o. Wmther, as cnad idate
for the Republican nomination for
Member of Assembly for Wood county
that he says IF nominated and e
lected, will vote for the Republican
choice OF Wood county for United
States Senator"
/ wonder what Mr.. Winther means
by that Does he mean that, if Rob-
ert NJ. La Toilette gets the majority
Of Republican votes at the Sept,
9Th Primary, but if Samuel Cook hap
pens to get the majority of the Re
publican votes in Wood County, Mr..
Winther if elected will vote for Mr..
Cook instead of Mr.. La Toilette? The
language used means that, if it
means anything. Yet that would be
clearly contrary to the intent OF the
primary election law.
The primary election law is AN
Act to Provide for party nomination
by direct vote.
A United States Senator represents
the whole state, and is voted for thrt
out the whole state, at the primary e
iCCtAO1A 4tC pCl1 Cy 1O4I4106 Ou pSlA ~
should be voted for by all of the
state senators and assemblymenA of
that party,-unless the nominee got
his nomination corruptly or illegally
There is no reason why a person Wht
asked the senatorial nomination on
the Republican ticket and was de
feated in his party thruout the state
should be voted for by the assembly,
man from Wood county because Wood
county, happened to give that defeat
ed person the majority of the Re
publican votes for Wood county. This
would be contrary to the spirit of
the primary law.
Will Mr.. Winthers kindly explain
for the benefit of the voters Of Wood
county what he means by the decla-
Respectfully,
B. NJ. VAUGHAN.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
HAMBRECHT AND BAN
CROFT WELL Received

About 200 ladies and gentlemen
assembled at the Amusement Hall
Wednesday evening TO hear Messrs.
Geo. P. Hambrecht candidate for Con-
gress in this district, and Levi H.
Bancroft, candidate for Attorney Gen.
eral discuss the political issues from a
republican standpoint preliminary to
the primary election.
Geo. L. Williams acted as chairman
and presented Mr.. Hambrecht as the
inst speaker who talked Interestingly
for an hour. In this short time Geo
made 1t very clear that he possesses
better qualifications for the office he
seeks than the present occupant E.
A. Morse. If we mistake not we be-
Ieve that there is a strong inclina-
ton for everybody in Grand Rapids
and Wood county to give George a
good home endorsement. which he is
rlghtfully entitled to under the cir
cumsfances, whether we agree with
him In his position in the present
Issues. Our choice in him is so much
greater and stronger than they are
to his opponent who is neither
a good stalWart or a good hallfbreed.
He is simply nit. We urge all repub.
AiS1 ihe III vi dIlU HdpuuS ana w OOd Co.
to do everything in their power to
nominate Geo. P. Hambrecht for Con,
gress.
Levi H. Bancroft delivered what we
would call an excellent sermon upon
The subject or text of Love One
and Another" He quoted freely from
the bible and his discussion was well
taken from a religious standpoint
HIS advice was excellent. He is an
1lne talker. His sentences flow
from his lips with ease and grac eful-
ness. He lis resourceful and his adj
dress along the line of thought that
he presented was excellent. 1t was
more OF sermon or good address tha
political. Towards the last he referred
TO his candidacy and asked his
hearers look up his record and vote
for his nomination. if they found it
satisfactory. We don't consider that
The meeting was a vote getter but dit
was entertainin. and pleasing to
hear.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
IT ALL DEPENDS UPON YOU

Do you realize that the primaries
will take place three weeks from
Tuesday? If you do not nominate
Progressive candidates, Republican
or Democratic, you cannot elect Pro
gressive men to office.
The primary will not do your work.
1t provides a means by which you
can choose for office men who will
represent you instead of the Special
Privilege interests, but it will not
make the choice in your absence.
The Powers that Prey have picked
out their candidates for all the of
fees and there is no division in their
ranks. The huge sums of money they
are spending in Wisconsin will be
taken out of your pockets later, if
you stay at home and let them win
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
MOVES TO MENASHA

D. K. Allen, attorney at law, who
has been associated with d. D. Con-
way in this city for the past year
closed his labors ON Tuesday and has
moved his family to Menasha where
he will open a law office and practice
in that city. While Mr.. Allen was
in this city he made many friends
who were sorry to have him leave
Grand Rapids. He is a good lawyer,
a fine fellow, who attends strictly
to business and who is faithful to his
clients and their interests. While
here he sang in the Congregational
church choir where he made many
friends and will be greatly missed
as member of that choir We under
stand that he has a fine opening
where he has gone and we know tha3
he will make good. We join with
his friends here in wishing him sue
cess in his new field. He and. his
family left Tuesday for that city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
THE Bic OIL
DEAL IS CLOSED
Stevens Point, Wigwam, Wau-
kesha, AppIeton-Osage and
Other Oil Companies Sold.

AdYiceS from New York city state
that the negotiations that have been
pending for several months for the
sale by several large oil companies
of their holdings in Oklahoma to an
English and New York syndicate has
been closed.
The sale included the properties of
the Stevens Point, Wigwam. Wau-
kesha, Appleton-Osage Iroquois, and
one or two smaller Oil companies.
The price paid for the four larger
companies is understood to have beel
as follows: Stevens Point, 1886. 900;
Wigwam, $685.. 900; Waukesha, $780,
900; Appleton-Osage, 100000, a to-
tai for these four companies alone of
81, ,24O000
By the terms of the sale, 25 per
cent of the purchase price was to
be paid at once and another 25 per
cent on or Before Oct IA, 1910. For
the remaining so per cent certain
bonds, bearing per cent interest,
were to be given. but it is conf
IDENTITY believed all will be paid with
In a year.
About $50, 900 shares of the stock
in the Stevens Point company are
owned by residents of this city and
therefore their share of the first pay
ment will be about $4,000 A letter
from one of the gentlemen who is in
New York, representing the local
stockholders, stated that it was ex-
pected the first payment would be
made today. The stock held here
is divided among quite a number of
people in holdings of from a few
hundred shares to $1,000 shares.
A few Stevens Pointers are also
interested in the Wigwam, Waukesha
Appleton-Osage and Iroquois compan-
les and it is said that two of them,
as a result of the deal, will clear up
in the neighborhood of 100000 each.
Point Daily Journal
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
SECURED CONTRACT
OF $4,000

L. A. Deguere, a member of the
Uie Construction Co., of this city,
returned Saturday with his auto
mobile from a weeks trip at Jim
Falls, Radd:son, and Eau Claire where
he had been inspecting the company !
work under way the past week.
While at Jim Falls he secured an
other contract from the Davis Falls
Land Co, of that place to erect
guard lock 400 feet long and re
tanning wall 1,250 feet long. The con
ST leration in this deal amounts to
about $25, 900. Work will commence
Immediately and this contract will be
pushed along as rapidly as pOssiN
Bile in connection with their other
work at Jim Falls
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18

circus man is not expected to live
and others are badly injured
LATER.
A representative of the Daily Re
porter visited the scene of the wreck
1t was truly a grewsome sight. Sew
EN- or eight cars were in a heap mix-
ed up with dead animals, debris and
later partially consumed by fire. Al
most the entire circus train was more
or less wrecked. The passenger en-
gine was a total wreck and upside
down. The engineer and fireman
jumped in time to save their lives
No one ON the passenger train was
injured but many We're badly shaken
up. Two elephants were badly injur-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
Fearful Scene Of DestruC-
ton Of Life and Property
None of the Passengers Injured---Engine is a
Complete Wreck.

A special train from Babcock Tues
morning at about 5 o'clock came to
this city for physicians to help care
for people who had been injured in
railroad wreck that occurred on
the main line of the c.. NJ & ST P.
r. r. just south of Babcock. The
morning passenger which is due in
Babcock at 4 O'Clock a. m. ran into
the circus special which was pulling
out ON the main track going south
toward Tomah, going about miles
an hour. The passenger was going
about the rate of 25 miles an hour
when it ran into the circus trainwreck
ing several cars, killing several ami
mails that were in the circus train,
and injuring several people One
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
DEATH OF MRS.
ELLEN O'BRlEN

The remains of Mrs. Ellen o.
Brlen were shipped to Necedah Wis.
Sunday night for burial The funer-
al service took place in that
city Monday morning at the Catho-
lie church.
Mrs. O'Brien came to Grand Rap
Ids about six months ago to make
her home with her daughteh, Mrs. w.
snyder, who resides on 11th street
Mrs. OBrien was taken suddenly i'll
The past week and died Friday morn
Ing, Aug. 18th of heart trouble She
was SO years and % days old at the
time of her death. While she was
not very we'll known in Grand Rap
Ids, those who enjoyed her ac-
qualntance had learned to love her
Her daughter and family accompanied
her remains to Necedah to attend
the funeral service.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
WEALTHY DANE COUNTY
FARMER SHOOTS SELF

MADISON, Wis, Aug. 16.-Jacob
Theresa, a wealthy farmer living on
the Middleton road, several miles
west of Madison, committed suicide
late on Monday by shooting.
Mr.. Theresa had been i'll for some
time and his family had been wor-
rled about the condition of his mind
TO the extent that he had been watch
ed quite closely He took his life
when he was left alone for a few
minutes
He had been resident of Dane
county for many years, and was 60
years old
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
|EDWARD F. MLEEN
AND PHILIP BEAN
Are the Men to Vote for---If
You Want to Help Elect Sen.
LaF gillette.

The Wisconsin Valley Leader,
stalwart paper of this city used one
and one half columns of it's paper re
Gently in a frenzied effort to be lit
tie the plain worded and fearless
statement issued by Edward F. Kill
cen, candidate for state senator from
the 9th senatorial district, Of his po-
sition on the issues before the peo-
pie of this state
Mr.. kIleens statement was pub
lished in this paper last week. He
states his position on the following
issues:
1. State aid for highways.
2. Regulation of Corporations
8. Conservation of natural re-
sources.
4. Taxation.
8. Manufacture of binding twine by
States prisoners.
+. Bribery at election
7. = U. S. Senator.
8. Regulation of liquor traffic.
Each voter should read that state
ment and determine for himself whet
er it is not plain and fearless.
After the Leader wrote the great
article beljttleing Mr.. Kileens state
ment, a dozen or more automobiles
with twice as many men were en-
ployed at great expense to distrib-
ute the Leaders article about in
the rural districts of this senatorial
district.
Nash Mitchell, the stalwart candi-
date for State Senator issues his
statement which is as follows:
AT the urgent solicitation of
friends throughout the district
hereby announce myself a cand idate
tCr the nomination of State Senator
for the ninth senatorial district of
Wisconsin, at the Republican primar-
les to be- held on the first Tuesday
in September 1910"
Where does Nash Mitchell stand?
He issued the above, the only state
ment he has made. Why does he
not let us know where he stands on
the issues in this campaign? In all
probability he has givne his proxy to
w. d. Connor, the. stalWart boss and
head of the Republican campaign
committee. 1t may be necessary to
trade off some of the peoples rights
IN order to beat Senator r. NJ La
Toilette for reelection and the stall
wart campaign committee man does
not want his lieutenants balled up
with promises to the people as to
where he stands on live issues that
effect the people of this state.
The people of this district cannot
be fooled in this campaign by such
buncOmbe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
SHOOTS GIRL;
KILLS SELF
Ashland Lover Alleged to Have
Attempted Murder and Sui
eide in Fit of jealousy.

ASHLAND, Wis, Aug. 16.-George
Ellison is dead and Miss Louise Bill
let may die as a result of an alleged
attempted murder and suicide here
on Monday 1t is said that in fit
ofjealousy, Ellison waited in an al
ley for Miss Billet, with whom he
ha-l~been keeping company, and wheJ
she came by with party of young
people he shot her twice and then
killed himself
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
REYMAN-G -GOETHkE

Miss Anna Reyman and Gus Goethk
were united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony at the German Lutheran churc
Thursday, afternoon at two o'clock,
Rev. Mack officiating. Both of the
young people are residents of Grand
Rapids and will continue their resi-
dence in this city Their many
wish them many happy years
of welded life,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
WOOD COUNTY NORMAL
OPENS SEPTEMBER Is

The Wood County Teachers Train
ing School will open for regular work
Tuesday, Sept. 13. Students not
holding permits will come Monday,
September II. The school is start
ing one week later than usual this
year to allow Mr.. Jackson to return
from his European trip in time to
take charge at the opening.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
ACTRESS ESCAPES DEATH

Miss Nellie Waiter who has the
title roll in ''The Flower of the
Ranch" which app cared here Monday
night had narrow escape from death
when she fell and was slipping under
the wheels of the passenger train
which she was attempting to board
at Neenah Joe Harris, comedian with
the company came to her rescue pull
ing her from her perilous position.
Both her feet were across the rail
when she was rescued.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
DEATH OF HELEN
JANE MEUNIER

Mr. and Mrs Louis Meunier of this
city have the sympathy of the COM
munity in the loss of their little
daughter Helen, aged one year and 2
days, on Thursday August 11th with
bronchial trouble. The funeral ser
vice took place on Saturday morn
ing at IS. Peter & Paul church, Faith
VIM Reding officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
FOR SALE OR RENT

Grace House, for hotel or private
residence purposes. Good patronage
now. Sickness the cause. Enquire
of Martin Hanson, Telephone 257.
Grand Rapids, Wis. 1td1twp.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18

Miss Marjorie Griffin left Monday
for Portage where she will visit re-
latives for a couple of weeks.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18

Born to Mr.. and Mrs. E. Bennett
Of Cranmoor, Tuesday a son.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
FREE BOOK

For Every Living Thing ON the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics.
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.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18

Arthur Tic spent Sunday at MilIa
dore at his home at that place.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-08-18
LIST OF SPECIFICS.

A. A. For FEVERs, Milk Fever, Lung Fever.
B. B. For sPRAINs, Lameness, Rheumatism.
C. C. For SORE Throat, Epizootic. Distemper.
ID. ID. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
E. e. For COUGHS, Colds, Influenza.
F. F. For COLIC, Bellyache. Diarrhea.
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
III. FL. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders.
L. L. For SKIN DISEASES, Mango. Eruptions
j. x. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion.
At druggists or sent prepaid on receipt
of price. so cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO.. Corner
William and Ann Streets, New York.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-11-25

An unknown vagrant was found
nesting" few night ago by Tim
Mcbride in the vacant house on the
Mcbride acreage below town, says
the Weston Leader. He had evidently
occupied the house for some time. and
had contrived to make himself quite
comfortable with the aid of certain
quilts and comforters left therein.
Tim drew pistol on the intruder and
ordered him to leave which hr did in
leisurely manner, inviting Tim to
shoot If he felt so disposed. The vet
eran BASEBALL catcher did not feel cold
blooded enough to accept this invita-
tion and the hobo escaped with the loss
of his few possessions which included
dark lantern. 1t ia supposed that he
is one Of the men who have been
prowling around Weston and vicinity
at night and breaking into houses and
cellars with the apparent object Of
stealing provisions. From the rem
nants of his meals left around the
house bacon and beans had evidently
been his chief sustenance. Beyond the
debris and disorder resulting from his
"boar's nest, ?" he did no damage.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-11-25
The Rio Fun show.

In presenting SIS Marriage a Fail
ure" at Athena opera house Saturday,
Nov. 26. Messrs. j. q. and Glenn
Harper give the theater- going public
of this city an opportunity of enjoying
one of the brightest and most refined
comedies of the time. II Is well con-
structed and the story has to do with
numerous experiences of husband
who tries to solve the mystery him
selfA 1t 10 brimful Of humor Of the
right kind and is laugh producer of
the best quality. 1t ia very novel
and unique production and has proven
to be one OF the most popular success
es Of the past few seasons. MIR. JOS
epb Detrick. the favorite comedian,
whose admirable work will be remem-
ber id. appears In the principle role
and is said to give pleasing perform
aDce. The cast of players are of
general excellence, and beautiful
stage setting and handsome wardrobe
60 to make a first class production.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-11-25
A Gathering Of Significance.

The annual convention of the Ore
gon-Idaho Mems Christian Association
to be held IN Eugene Deoembe 2nd to
4th is of more than usual significance
as it marks the completion Of the first
decade of organized state work in this
district. The first convention was held
in Eugene in December 1900. In these
ten years the Association movement
has shown marked progress throughout
these two states, the increase being
from two hundred to six hundred per
cent in its various activities of work.
A review of this program will be
made in detail the Eugene convention.
The magnificent fifty thousand dollar
buildings Of the Eugene Association
which has been completed during the
year will be the headquarters of the
convention and is typical of the pro-
gress being made in other cities. The
directors Of the Eugene Association
and the Eugene Commercial club ex-
tend hearty invitation to the busi-
ness men from other cities to attend.
Free entertainment will be provided
for visitors in the homes of the city.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-11-25
Matrimony Farce.

One of the bright spots 10 the en-
tertainment line this season Is the
production of the clever comedy play,
Is Marriage Failure" It Is full
of smart sayings and funny situations
and the end ia rafting climax Of
merriment. 1t Is one Of the comedy
plays with good plot, an interesting
story which hangs around much
married, henpeoked husband who de-
termines to solve the question for him
self and With the assistance of num-
ber of other characters he finds him
self in many ludircous situations. max
ing fun and amusement in abundance.
Mr.. Joseph Detrick. the popular COM
edian will be seen in the leading role.
In the supporting cast is the clever
young coincidence, Miss Olive Mord-
off, who is said to be possessed of both
beauty and charm, and give highly
satisfactory portrayal Of her character.
Presented by J. q. and Glenn Harper
at the Athena opera house Sat. night,
Mar. 20. Seats on sale at Deli Bros.
The Athena press. [volume] (Athena, Umatilla County, Or.) 18??-1942, 1910-11-25
Early Morning Wedding.

A simple morning wedding took
place Wednesday, November 23. 1910,
at ZOO a. M, at the home of Mrs.
Alma Wilkinson, in this city, when
Miss Orpha Stearns wasunited in mar
riage with Mr.. RoEert P. Norton. the
ceremony being performed by Rev,
Thomas Lawson of the Methodist
church. The bride has been teach
er in the Athena public school. and
during her short residence here be-
came highly esteemed by those who
were fortunate enough to make her
acquaintance. She looked charming
in a tasteful wedding gown of simple
gray silk. which was changed for a
dark green travelling suit imm ediately
after the ceremony. Mr.. Norton is a
capitalist of Oregon City, owning lum-
ber interests there. The couple left
on the $40 train for Portland, where
they will remain for week with rel
atives, after which they may spend
the winter III California. Mr.. aud
Mrs. Norton will make their home
in Oregon City.