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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
FROM SAND
POINT, IDAHO
Editor of Reporter


Dear Sir:-I thought you would be
interested in hearing something of
the success of A. H. Sweeney, son of
Joseph Sweeney, of your city, now
deceased. 1 am a schoolmate of his
and was very much surprised to meet
him here at Sand Point, Idaho, and
found him enjoying good health. He
was born in Grand Rapids, and being
a son of Joseph Sweeney Sr. He left
Grand Rapids thirteen years ago for
British Columbia to mine and pros
pect as we'll. This was done largely
for his health. He was gone six
years and met with fairly good sue
cess. He made a trip back home at
the time OF the death of his father
He then came west again and has
had his headquarters at Sand Point,
Idaho, where / met him the other day
He came into this citywith some very
rich samples of ore to have them
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
FEDERATION MEETING
A PLEASANT ONE

About fifty ladies attended the
Federal 'on Meeting at the home of
Mrs. Earle Pease, on Friday. They
were entertained by a delightful pro
gram. The musical selections by Miss
Gilkey on the piano, and by Miss An
ma Reeves in a vocal solo, were high
ly pleasing and the reading by Miss
Sherman, teacher of elocution in the
This is the first occasion, that Miss
Sherman has accepted to read in
public, and her selections were very
much appreciated.
The papers were all good. Mrs.
McGlynn gave a short report of what
the Art Committee had done and were
read an interesting article on Tap
estries and. Mrs G. J. Kaudy gave a
most interesting talk on Basketry.
She had collected number of curious
and artistic baskets, illustrating the
different shapes Of weaving and de
signs used by the various Indian
tribes, and which were examined
with great interest by the ladies. The
reports of the Annual State Con-
vention at Oshkosh given by Mrs.
Witter and Mrs. Thompson telling
of the great work the clubs are doing
throughout the state inspired a re-
newed zest for the Grand Rapids Fed
GRAFTON to push on and accomplish
more in the lines Of public philan-
thropy.
At the close of the program the la
dies enjoyed a social hour while re
freshments were served in the din
ing room, by the ladies of the Third
street division, Mrs Ellis and Miss
Garrison being chairmen of this divis
ion.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24

assayed which were taken from his
mine on TrestIe Creek, about Il mile
east of here. Burt has made a big
strike and caused a big rush for the
Greek, all eager to get in On the
ground floor. He has a crew Of men
to work at his mine and will contin-
ue during the entire winter and in
the spring he expects to put in ma
chinery to handle the ore with. Burt
is a young man of good habits and
very well liked by all who know him
here. He is considered one of the
best prospectors and mining men in
this country, by the mining men of
the Panhandle of Idaho He deserv-
es great credit for the way he has
developed his property and mining
interests
Yours respectfully,
G.. W. T.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
MODEL OLD
FOLKS HOME

Six persons soon will be enjoying
home for old folks-the late John a.
Johnsor(S kindly benef%ction six
miles asst of Madison; and they have
comforts and conveniences such as
none of them perhaps ever had be-
fore-a new fireproof habitation
hot and cold water on each floor,
bathtubs and inside toilets, the most
modern method of ventilation, whole
some food, cold water for drinking
out of a driven well so deep as to be
beyond the range of possible contain
ination, a glorious farm over which
to ramble, a wondrous view of Madfs
son and its lakes, the ever present
privilege of having friends come to
see them, no restraint, and, best of
all, a gentle, kindly, honey relation
ship with those in charge. All these
advantages are open to any elderly
individual who merely deposits $1,000
at the home, the proceeds of which
help to defray expenses. OF course,
such proceeds do not by any means
equal the cost of maintaining the in
dividual. In fact, one thousand dol
lars equals an interest only of $50
year, or $500 per month or about SIZE
week! Who can obtain elsewhere
comfortable keep" for any such
sum? Yet John A. Johnson's en-
dowment makes it possible at this
home. Of course the thousand dol
lars becomes part Of the endoW-
ment when its possessor dies. The
home has accommodations for about
| 20 persons, and inquiries are being
| received from various parts of the
state. In central Wisconsin is a lone
| farmer, yet under 70, who desires
| to go to the old folks home, and, as
| compensation, to give his farm,
which lis worth considerably more
| than 81 900. The directors have ad-
vised him that he will be welcome;
and they will take the farm or a
| thousand dollars, just as ne prefers.
Than the Gisholt home no purer char
| ity is conceived ble-and it is incred-
ible that its superior privileges can
exist long without all its accommoda-
| tons being taken, and an anxious
] waiting list be formed. Once it is
well known, it's popularity must be-
come great. 1t is available to women
and men. In this community doubt
less are few elderly persons who
could find freedom from all care,
and great comfort, in such home.
1t is no poorhouse in any sense OF
| the term Former Governor William
R. Taylor passed his last days there
in contentment and independence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
SALVATION ARMY
MEETINGS

There will be special meetings at
the Salvation Army Hall this evening
and every evening including next
Friday evening. The dates for
these meetings are from Nov. 18th to
25th inclusive. These meetings will
be conducted by Major Percy Morton
and Capt. Spiller. The Major is a
we'll read man, man of ability. He
has been faithful worker in the Sal
vation Army for many years. All
that have heard him once, want to
hear him again. Capt. Spiller is from
Racine and is quite a musician, plays
one or two instruments.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
IN as is one of their cardinal

DUN as is one of their cardinal
principles.
1t is more than likely, however,
that the county optionists will find
themselves up against a stone wall
when they endeavor to promote any
of their bills. The recent primary
election, which is in every sence a
referendum gave the opportunity for
direc expression on county option
Capt. Lewis risked his political fortune
on the issue and its champions could
not have asked for a clearer oppor-
tunity for expression by the people
Capt. Lewis secured but 10000 votes,
less than one in five cast at the
primary and the verdict must be ac
cepted as a true expression of the
people of the state at large on the
issue Of county option. In state
with so large a foreign citizenship, it
seems likely that county option
might go down to even greater de-
feat in direct referendum vote be-
cause the people who are interested
in maintaining the liberties of our
present government would make it
point to go to the polls just as they
did to crush the Bennett law a score
of years ago. County Option looks
like a hopeless cause either at the
hands of the next Wisconsin legis-
lature or of the people of the state.
In connection with the treatment
that may be expected accorded coun-
ty option and similar issues, a glance
at the changes made in the legisla-
ture by the last election will be in
teresting. In 1909 the Senate was
composed of % Republicans, s Demo
Gratis and 1 Social Democrat, while
the coming session will include 72
Republicans, Democrats and SoA
cial Democrats. In the Assembly the
changes are pronounced. The 1909
body being made up of so Repubh-
cans, II Democrats and 3 Social Dem
Gratis, while the personnel of the 1911
lower house will be SO Republicans,
29 Democrats and II Social Demo
Gratis. The gains made are all to the
Democrats and Social Democratic par
ties, both of which are pledged to the
more liberal system Of government.
Both frown on county option and it
is not out of place to say that their
success on November 9Th was made
easier by their positive declarations
against county option and kindred
platforms they cannot be expected to
give support to measures Of that class
Wisconsin News Bureau.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
TO[STO| IS DEAD:
STO|C To THE END
Russian Writer Passes Away
in a Shanty at AstaDOVa.

ASTAPOVA, Russia, Nov. 20
Count Leo Tolstoi, agitator, reform
er, novelist, one of the greatest fig
ures of the nineteenth and twentieth
centuries, died at sos O'Clock Sun
day morning.
Death came to him in the little
train masters shack where he had
been lying for more than a week. He
was stricken on a train while flee
ing from his family in search of a
solitary spot for meditation while a.
waiting his end
ToLsToI ON DEATH.
l shall die. What is there horri-
Bile about that? How many changes
have taken place and are now in
progress in my fleshy existence and
l have not feared them? Why should
| fear this change which has not yet
come and in which lis not only no.
thing repulsive to my reason or ex-
perience, but which is so comprehen-
sible, so familiar and so natural for
me that during the whole course of
my life l have formed fancies-I still
form them-in which death both of
animals and people has been accept
ed by me as a necessary and often
an agreeable condition of life? What
is there terrible about it?
All my life consists of a desire for
happiness for myself, says man to
himself, but my reason tells me that
this happiness can not exist for me,
and that whatever l may do, what
ever l may attain to, all will end in
one and the same thing, in suffering
and death, in annihilation. l desire
happiness, I desire life, I desire a
rational sense, but in myself and in
all who surround me there is evil,
death, incoherence. How am I to
exist? How am l to live? What
am l to do? And there is no reply
Leo Tolstoi
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24

tinent illustrations, backed up by
strong argument and surcharged with
the persuasive personality of the
speaker. He was vigorously applaud
ed, and mans were the eommenda-
tions of approval at the close of the
evening His address was an earnest
heart to heart appeal to the men of
the church to line up for aggressive
work, and in the course of his re-
marks he referred to the Methodist
Brotherhood as the agency best adapt
ed for the men of the Methodist
church, since there was a strong or
ganizatiOn of that type now being
organized throughout the connection.
At the conclusion of the address the
men present, by rising vote, unani-
mously requested the reorganization
of the Club into a Brotherhood, which
was done, and a new organization
sprang into being. The election of
officers followed, the election being
by ballot. The officers are, Pres. A.
D. Hill, vice pres, ]. BogOger, Sec.
Prof. Clay Lamberton, Treas, w. G..
Fisher. Owing to the lateness of the
hour the meeting adjourned to meet
at future date for the completion
of the organization. Large things
are anticipated as the result Of the
establishment of the Brotherhood in
this church. There are twenty-one
charter members. Every man con
nected with the church and congrega
ton will be given an opportunity to
become affiliated with this organiZa-
ton.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24

little talk with Mr.. c. E. Colder, who
has the agency in this state for the
REQ car, and he suggests hat We
make the run from Wausau via Mo
=qDe and Junction ~ty o Grand
Rapids thence in i EOcthwesterly d..
rettion to Marshf1eld.
am sorry that his layout did not
occur TO me while I was up in hat
section of the country for l believe
tat such a change can be made an::
l am going to give i a great deal OF
study and thought between now and
early spring. We plan to run from
Wausau to La Crosse in one day and
from what I can gather l do not
think that it would increase our mile
age much more than ten or possibly
fifteen miles to go from Wausau to
Grand Rapids and thence to La Cros-
Sc. If this change should be made
presume we would also include Ste
vens Point.
I expect to be up in your country
about the latter part Of May and
will then perfect all plans for the
tour so do not feel that you are en-
tireiy cut off, for I am sure if it is
possible to include Grand Rapids in
the lay out I mention above it will
be done.
Please advise those interested in
your city to this effect.
Thanking you for gour many court
estes and hoping to have the pleas
ure of seeing you before long, I am,
Very truly yours,
Wisconsin State Automobile ASS n.
M C.. Moore. Pres.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
MAY YET BE
On 1911 TOUR
Grand Rapids and Stevens
Point May be Put on Route
of 1911 Tour.

Milwaukee, Wis, Nov. 19, 1910.
Editor Reporter, Grand Rapids, Wis.
Dear Sir:-I hasten to write you i'm
mediateIy upon my return home from
the pathfinding trip for the 1911 Wis
cOnsin State Automobile Associa-
ton tour and to say that the reason
for our not having included Grand
Rapids in the route for the 1911 tour
is due to the impossible loads be
tween Grand Rapids and Bla2' Riv-
er Falls, via Dexterville, Spaulding
and that tgsritory through Wood and
Jackson counties.
Since my return I have had some
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
HOGS NEARING
S7.OO MARK
Price of Porkers Again Drops
5 and 10c in the Milwaukee
EXCHANGE.

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Nov. 19,-
Hogs continued to decline on Satur-
day and dropped to new low level
for this movement. The market was
off &c and 1Oc in the Milwaukee live
stock exchange. Best price for the
day was $40 and at the present rate
it will not be long before $500 hogs
are a reality Fridays top price was
$3.50. Saturdays receipts were 1 400
head.
There were no receipts of cattle,
calves or sheep on Saturday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
FOUND DEAD
IN WOODS
Harry Stone of Fisk, Wis, Be-
IieVed to Have Been Victim
of a Hunter.

OSHKOSH, Wis, Nov. 18.-Harry
Stone of Fisk, south of Oshkosh, to
day received a message from Mellen
that his brother, Timothy, had been
found dead in the woods near Mellen
with a gunshot wound in his body.
Timothy Stone left Fisk two weeks
ago, and with a party from Morris
went into the woods to hunt deer
1t is believed he was the victim of
some deer hunter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
SOLD HIS DRAy

Charlie Gurtler, the drayman, sold
his horses and draying outfit to
Charles Waterman on Saturday. From
now on you can place your orders for
draying with Charles Waterman in
stead of Charles Gurtler.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24

Mr.. and Mrs. G. C.. Hayward and
Miss Ida Hayward will leave We'd
nesday for Hancock where they will
spend Thanksgiving with relatives.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
F FAMER'S DEATH
MYSTERY
George Dercks Found Dead by
Road Near Little Chute With
Mark on Head.

APPLETON, Wis, Nov. 18.-Geo.
Dercks, a wealthy farmer of Freedom
was found dead by the road. near Lit
tie Chute last night.
1t is believed he died from heart
failure, although a mark was found
on the side of his head indicating
he may have been the victim of an
attack
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
RELATIVE CARES FOR
DIETZ FARM

COUDERAY, Wis, Nov. 18.-The
Dietz farm at Cameron Dam, which
has been in charge of two of Sheriff
Madden's deputies since the surren-
der of the Dietz family, has been
turned over to a relative of Dietz, to
look after it.
George Ward returned Monday from
a business trip to Babcock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24
CALIFORNIA.
On Home Comfort Trains.

sure you every modern travel COM
fort. The San Francisco, Overland
Limited, The Los Angeles Limited,
and the China and Japan Fast Mail
are all Iuxuriously equipped. Be sure
your tickets read Chicago & North
Western Ry. Apply to ticket agents
for particulars. 3td-3tW
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24

Miss Ella Noltner returned Monday
from few days visit with Miss Elan
or Harkins of Marshfield.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-11-24

Things often returned, but never borrowed?
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
LINCOLN DAY MUSICAL
RECITAL AT PRESBYTER-
IAN CHURCH A SUCCESS

The public school musical recital
given under the direction of Mr.. Tay-
lor, was an unqualified success. Pat
rons who were present will bear me
out in saying that all who contributed
to the result deserve high praise.
No selection of voices was made for
the occacion, every pupil having been
required to be present. This showed
more than anything else the value OF
the exercises in voice culture that the
children have been going through.
They are certainly learning TO sing.
Praise Of the highest kind is due TO
he pupils for their patient and care
ul practice. The marching to and
rom the platform was just about per-
ect. The order was all that could be
lesired. wish to congratulate both
eachers and pupils on the excellent
esults.
Another recital will be given In q
oupie of months. We shall try TO
ave the next one in the evening 20
iat the men who are busy during the
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
LOEB WILL HAVE CHARGE
OF ROOSEVELT RECEPTION

Washington, Feb. 15.-At the re-
quest of President Taft. Collector
Loeb of New York has taken upon
himself the arrangements for the re-
ception of Colonel Roosevelt when he
returns to New York about June 10.
The president desires that all in
qulries concerning this function be
addressed to Mr.. Loeb who will keep
him advised of the progress made.
Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt. with her
daughter Miss Ethel. sailed today on
the Hamburg American line steamer
Hamburg for Naples. en- route to
Khartoum. where on March IA they
will meet Colonel Roosevelt and re-
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
Notice Of Adjustment Day.

Estate of Ossian S. Myers, Deceased.
The undersigned. having been ap-
pointed administrative OF the estate of
Ossian s. Myers, late OF the county of
Fremont, in the state of Colorado, de-
ceased. hereby gives notice that she
will appear before the county court
OF said Fremont county, at the court
house in Canon City, in said county,
on the 18th day OF March. A. ID. 1910,
at the hour OF two o'clock p. m. of
said day. at which time all persons
having claims against said estate are
notified and requested to attend for
the purpose OF having the same ad-
justed. All persons indebted to said
estate are requested TO make immed-
late payment to the undersigned.
Dated at Canon City, Colorado, thIs
fifteenth day OF February, A. d. 1910.
KATIE w. MYERS.
Administrative,
First pub. Feb. IT. 1910.
Last pub. March 10. 1910.
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
Notice Of stoctholder,, Meeti.e.

The officers and directors of The
Royal Gorge Coal and Fire Clay Com
pany, having failed to give notice of
the election of the directors of said
company, and an election of directors
of said The Royal Gorge Coal and
Fire Clay Company having not been
held on the day in the year A. d. 1910.
designated by the bylaws of said
company when such election ought to
have been held; and the directors and
all officers of said company having
failed to call any meeting of stock
holders for the purpose of election Of
such directors In said year 1910: and
the term of office OF the present di-
rectors of said company, as fixed by
law and by the bylaws of said COM
pany, having expired on January 18th,
A. D. 1910; the undersigned. who are
two of the stockholders of said COM
pany. acting in accordance with the
provision of Section S67 of the Re-
vised Statutes of Colorado of 1908,
Hereby Give Notice. That a meet
ing of the stockholders of said The
ROYAL Gorge Coal and Fire Clay Com
pany. for the purpose of electing a
Board of Directors of said Company,
will be held at the principal Office Of
said company in Canon City, Colo
d. 1910. at the hour OF ten G0)
o'clock in the forenoon of said day. at
which time and place 1t is hoped that
all stockholders of said company will
be present. in person or by proxy;
And Further Notice is Hereby
Given. That said meeting of said
stockholders Will be held at the time
and place above specified for the fur
ther purpose OF taking any and all ac-
tion which shall be lawful and which.
by said stockholders. shall be desired
in regard TO the financial condition.
and In regard to the Indebtedness, OF
said company. including, II rhe stock
holders present and represented at
such meeting shall decide SO TO do, the
authorizing of further mortgage or
other ercumbrance upon all or any
part Of the property Of said company.
TO secure any present or future In
debtedness OF said company.
Dated at Canon CITY, Colorado,
January 2Sth. A. ID. 1910.
r. G. BETTIS.
l.. ]. WOOD.
Stockholders.
First pub. Feb. II. 1910.
Last pub. Feb. "a. 1910.
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
Notice for Publication.

Department OF the Interior. U. 8.
Land Office at Pueblo. Colo. Jan. 20
1910.
Notice is hereby given that Cora
Wade. OF Canon City. Colorado. who,
on December s. 1907. made Homestead
Entry No. 1916. serial No. 0224o, for
lot and sk NwA. section 1. town.
ship II s.. range 20 w. 9th principal
meridian. has fled notice OF intention
to make final fve year proof to es-
tablish claim to the land above de-
scribed. before the clerk OF the district
court, at Canon City. Colo, on the
18th day OF March. 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Mrs. Lizzie Chess. Mrs. China Hen.
enway, Of Eldren, Colo, Robert A
Nelson, Walter Nelson, of Canon CITY
Colo.
s. A. ABBEY, Register.
First pub. Feb. 3, 1910.
Last pub. March 10. 1910.
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
Notice Of Final Settlement.

In the Matter of the Estate OF May @.
Hull. Deceased.
Notice is hereby given that on Mon
day. the fourth day OF April A. d. 1910.
being one OF the regular days of the
March term of the county court OF
Fremont county. In the state OF Colo
RADIO. I. Kate u. jenkins. administra-
trix OF said estate. will appear before
the Judge OF said court. present my
final settlement as such administra-
trix, pray the approval Of the same.
and will then apply to be discharged
as such administrators. At which time
and place any person in interest may
appear and present objections 90 the
same n any there be
Dated at Canon City. Colorado. Feb.
II. 1910.
KATE II. JENKINS.
Administrative of the Estate OF May
@. Hull. deceased.
First pub. Feb. II. 1910.
Last pub. March 10, 1910.
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
GREELEY WILL HAVE NEW
100000 BUSINESS BLOCK

Greeley. Feb. 15.-At cost OF
100000 n new theater and hotel viii
be built on the old Catholic church
property in this cry. The structure
will be 1o0H1so feet and will have a
seating capacity OF 1900. The direct
ors are Asa Sterling. ID. B. Wyatt. Sol
Hopkins. J. NJ. d. Petrikin and How
ard Rea.
Cañon City record., 1910-02-17
Notice for Publication.

Department OF the Interior. U. 8.
Land Office at Pueblo. Colo. Jan. 20.
1910.
Notice is hereby given that Jerome
Taylor, of Micanite. Colo. who. on
February s. 1904. made Homestead
Entry No. l40Gs. serial No. 032l2. for
NEk Swh. WIZ Sc Sec. ;. NWk
NEk. section 10. township II 8.
range 73 W.. 9th principal meridian.
has filed notice OF Intention to make
final hve-year proof. to establish
claim to the land above described. be-
fore the clerk OF the District court. al
Canon City. Colorado. on the 18th day
OF March, 1910.
Claimant names as witnesses:
Joseph ID. Dunfee. Of Mlcanite. Colo.
William Rowley. of Canon City. Colo,
Alfred V Chiyvis. OF Canon City.
Colo. Charles NJ. Conroy. OF Micanite.
Colo.
S. A. ABBEY. Register.
First pub. Feb. 2. 1910.
Last pub. March 10. 1910.