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Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-14

As he Quoth. with
Good friend. don't
came.
Just say II there's
something you'd
like Elm I hi
same.
Come. up with your
stocking. / vow
it's a shame
That this is a
bachelors CHM
neyr"
Santa Claus stood
on the hearth
stone.
And l half rose
from the bed.
But l uttered no
word. for m y
heart was stir
red.
And l thought of
the years long
sped
lis there nothing
you lack?' He
spoke with glee.
I'm your fairy
godfather. you
know" said he.
In my pack are
wonderful things
come see
Yes. cen for Q
bachelors chin
ney."
Santa Claus laughe,
But I-smiled not
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-14
BACHELORS CHRISTMAS EVE.

- ANITA CLAUS
"a peeped from
~ the hearth
stone.
And III peeped
from the bed.
This call Is quite
Queeri Pray.
why are you
here?"
1 summoned my
courage and said:
III you've come
here a-seektng
wee stockin SIS
and shoes
l very much fear
that your labor
you'u lose.
You've made a mis-
take In ths mat
ter of hueS.
Know. this is a
bachelors Chin
ncy."
Santa Claus stared
from the hearth
stone.
And Ii stared
from my bed.
His CHI ks. they
were pink. and
he tipped me a
wink
!, wag OF his head:
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-14

A great longing NIL
ed my soul and
killed
The Joy that his
kind face shed
The gift / de-
sire-I fear twill
cost
Is the light OF two
eyes meath the
marble messed.
Go bring me the
love that l loved
and lost"
And the night
wind moaned in
the chimney.
Santa Claus shrank
at the hearth
stone.
And l sank back
on my bed.
And the embers fell
like a ghostly
knell
To ashes gray and
dead.
God pity the wish
OF your stricken
soui!"
He sighed. and /
saw u teardrop
roll.
THE boon that you
crave is beyond
my dole.
he wind in the chin
muel Minturn Peck.
Lexington gazette. [volume] (Lexington, Va.) 1871-1962, 1910-12-14

As he Quoth. with a wag OF his head;
Good friend. don't ask me the reason
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
TO BUILD A CONCRETE HOUSE

Edward Davis, the all around me-
chanic and merchant, formerly of
Rudolph, Grand Rapids, Nekoosa, and
now a resident of the town of New
Rome in Adams County, located on
the Fourteen mile creek, about IA
miles south of this city, and who
owns and operates a grist mill, run
by water power on said creek, re
Gently purchased Of Geo N. Wood
20 acres of land lying west of the
Glenwood Addition on the east side
of the Wisconsin River a short way
below the power house. During the
past summer, Mr. Davis manufactured
some hollow concrete blocks and this
winter at odd times he has been haul
ing them to the above 20 acres with
which he intends to build himself
q modern home. When this building
is completed, his three sons, will
continue to operate the grist mill
and run the post office and store
in Adams County. This will be pleas
ant news to Ed s many friends in
Grand Rapids.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
KRUGER, WARNER & CO.

The stockholders in the Kruger,
Warner Co., held their annual busi-
ness meeting recently and reelected
the same officers for the ensuing
year; they are President, F. w. Kru-
ger; Vice President, Fred Turbin;
Secretary and Treasurer, Fred B.
Warner. The business for 1909 was
a little better than it was in 1908
and that year was the banner one
In the history of the company. They
voted dividends to the stockholders
and added a surplus to their bank
account and started out 1910 under
most favorable auspices. They hope
to make the year 1910 even better
than the past. They appreciate and
are thankful to their patrons for
past patronage and hope they will
continue upon strict business princi-
pals to merit a continuance of their
increasing patronage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
GIRL BITTEN BY CAT
NPASTEURCURE
She is the First in Wisconsin to
Receive Local Treatment.

Luxem burg, Wis, Jan. 15.-Miss
Frances Baier Of this city, is the first
person in the state to receive the
Pasteur treatment by local physi-
cian
Christmas night, cat which was
quite q pet in the Baier household, be-
gan to act in strange manner, and
in attempting to eject the feline from
the house with a broom, the animal
savagely turned upon Miss Baier and
sunk its teeth in her hand
The cat was killed and it's head sent
to Madison for diagnosis.
Miss Baier's wound was cauterized.
In few days word came from the
state hygeinic laboratory. stating that
the diagnosis showed the cat was
rabid.
Further information was to the
effect that the animal showed the
most unmistakable Negri bodies that
had been seen in the laboratory for
some time, which would be taken by
some to be indicative of long period
of inculcation in the affected animal.
Several days ago. DR.. Merceaux of
this city, began the Pasteur treatment
on Miss Baier, which will be continued
until all danger of hydrophobia is
past.
Miss Baier is bright and cheerful.
She declares she is glad of thus being
able to escape the terrible malady.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
NOTICE

IS hereby given that the undersigned
Board of Public Works, will, until
II o'clock noon, of January 25th, 1910
receive sealed bids for the whole or
any part, not less than S5000.00, of al
issue OF $4,000 AZ per cent, water
works Improvement and extension
bonds Of the city of Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin, dated January 1st, 1910,
and payable January /, 1920 to jan
uary /, 1929.
Also sealed bids for the whole or
any part, not less than s5000.00 of
an issue of $4,000, Az per cent Fund
ing of the General City Indebtedness
bond Of the city of Grand Rapids, Wis
consin, dated January 1, 1910, pay
able January l, 1920. to January 1.
1929,
Also sealed bids for the whole or
any part, not less than $5000.00, of
an issue of 5000, Az per cent, Gen
eral Stree Improvement bonds, of the
city of Grand Rapids, Wisconsin dated
January 1, 1910, and payable January
1, 1920 to january, 1929
All bids must be accompanied by
certified check for three per cent of
the amount of bonds bid for.
The Board, of Public Works reserve
the right to reject any and all bids.
Detailed information will he furnish
ed on application to C. E. Boles, City
Clerk of said City.
ALI bids should be addressed to
Frank Pomainville, Chairman of the
Board of Public Works Bids will be
opened at the office of Frank Po-
mainville, Chairman at two o'clock P.
NJ, of January 25th, 1910.
Dated January 10, 1910
Frank Pomainville,
F. H. Jackson,
Chas. E. Briere,
E. w. Ellis,
Otto r. Roenius,
Board of Public Works
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
THREATENS To
MURDER TEACHER
Don SlaWson. Scho0Iboy, Points
Loaded Revolver at Mae
Clark in Classroom.

Janesville, Wis. Jan. 13.-But for
the interference of other pupils it Is
possible that Miss Mae Clark, princi-
pal of The Adams school, might have
been shot by an angry pupil on Thurs
day. She had ordered him to 90 to
The school uperintendent for punish
ment
Don Slawson, the unrully pupil, re-
fused to obey Miss Clark orders and
walked INTO the schoolroom waving a
revolver and threatening his teacher.
Other pupils jumped to their feet aud
forced him to lower his gun and he
ran from the room.
The boy was punished on Tuesday
for al Infraction of the rules and was
ordered up for punishment again on
Wednesday. He did not obey the
order and Thursday morning appeared
at schJo with the evident purpose of
showing his defiance
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20

would not be complained of by the
management and others, but one dol
lar a day appears to be exorbitant
and unsatisfactory We are informed;
by the management that they pay
out about SIS a week for labor, say
nothing of the coal, electric lights,
etc, that is purchased and paid out
in this city. Further that We under
stand that in Merrill no license is
charged and in Wausau only SIS
license is charged monthly The
roller rink business is only good
through the winter months and it is
during this period that the only in
come is received. The local company
has gone to considerable expense in
the erection Of a handsome building
at the cost of about $4,000, which
makes a permanent and lasting
improvement to our city. In fixing
the license, all these matters aught
to be taken into consideration and
a moderate license charged, if any.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
DR.. F. B. ROBINSON
SERIOUSLY Ill

Attorney B. M. Vaughan, is
in receipt of a letter from Mrs. Lucy
Waite, wife of DR.. F. B. Robinson,
in which she states that he is very
low. It appears that he has been
sick for three months and from her
letter it would seem that the out
come of his present illness is very
doubtful This will be sad news to
the Doctors many old-time friends in
Grand RaDids and Wood County,
where he practiced medicine for sew
eral years when he first graduated
from Rush Medical College. We sim
cerely hope that the Doctor will rally
and be spared to the profession for
many years to come. A man of his
ability is too valuable to be spared
so early in life, as he is still a young
man. We hope to hear more favor
able reports soon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
VOLUME So, NUMBER 3

Newing, pastor of the NJ. E. church
officiatei. The church audience room
was filled with friends and neighbors
OF the deceased who gathered there to
pay their respects to an old neighbor
and friend. The floral tributes were
many aud beautiful, and the sermon
was fully in keeping with the quiet
home life of the deceased. Mr. Miller
was a member of the Methodist
church for thirty seven years. where
he had served efficiently and as best
he could during that time. All of the
members of his family were present at
the funeral service, with the excep-
tion of Mrs. Carrie Whittlesey, who
failed to reach here, perhaps due to
poor train service, as she was expected.
The Odd Fellows ritual service was
carried out at the grave by officers of
that order in a most impressive man.
ner. The remains were laid at rest in
the family lot in Forest Hill Cemetery.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
UNION DEMOCRATIC TICKET

We re-publish a ticket headed,
Union Democratic Ticket" that was
printed many years ago, the exact
year not known to the writer, which
will bring back to memory of the old
settler many familiar snames. We
know of only one man that was can
didate on that ticket that is now
living and he is NJ. J. McRaith at
present at the Soldiers Home in Mil
waukee. Here lis the ticket:
For State Senator-27th district Gil
bert L. Park.
For Assemblyman-L.P P. Powers.
For Sheriff-Mathew McRaith.
For clerk of the board of super
visors-L NJ HaWley.
For County Treasurer Emanuel
Dutriut.
For Register of Deeds-Ulric st.
Amour .
For district attorney-H w. Remin,
ton.
For clerk of the circuit court j.
6. Pomeroy.
For surVeyor-N. E. Raftsman.
For coroner-Patrick Hurley.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
INSTALLATION Of EAST
ERN STAR OFFICERS

Rainbow Chapter, No. 81, Order of
the Eastern Star, installed it's of
ficers at the Masonic Lodge Room,
Friday night, Jan. 18th. Mrs. Geo. r.
Gardner, Grand Worthy Matron of
the State of Wisconsin, acted as i'm
stalling officer. A O'clock dinner
was served prior to the installation
services, at which ninety members
We're seated. The spread was a very
attractive one and the attendance
was CORRESPONDENCE large. After
the dinner was served in the Masonic
and Odd Fellows hall, the tables and
chairs were removed and the instalIa
tion) service took place and the fol-
lowing officers were installed for the
ensuing year:
Worthy Matron-Mrs. w. o. Blan-
char
Worthy Patron-Warren Fisher.
Associate Matron-Mrs. Lima Cor
riveau.
ductress-MlsS Katherine Far
rish.
Associate Conductress-Mrs. Sam
Church
Secretary-Miss Kate kellogg.
Treasurer-MrS. R. A. Mcdonald.
Chaplain-Mrs. R. Mcfarland.
Marshal-Mrs. ]. S. Thompson.
Warder-Miss Helen Kroner.
Sentinel-Ira Purdy.
Organist-Miss Belle Quin.
Stars, Ada-Miss Caroline Garri-
son.
Ruth-Miss Georgia Ridgman.
Esther-Mrs. VIM. McGlynn.
Martha-Miss Ruth Emmons.
Electa-Miss Floy Quinn
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20

her and broke the silence by ask
ing her if she wanted a calendar.
She replied NO" but said that she
wanted $4,000 that the people owed
her Mr. Philleo Immediately detect
ed that there was something wrong
with the lady and informed her
that if she would step over to the
Wood County Drug Store and wait
for about ten minutes that he would
bring her the money. She left the
bank and went to the Drug Store as
he indicated and he Immediately went
to the telephone and notified the
county Judge. of the circumstances.
The Judge went to the Drug Store
and induced the woman to come to
his office and get the money. In
the meantime her husband was no
titled and came to this city to look
after her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
DEATH OF BERNIE BRENNAN

The serious illness of Bernie Bren-
nan for the past several months,
ended finally in his death on Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock, Jan. 18th,
of tuberculosis. Bernie was the
grandson of Mrs. Dan Case and has
been in poor health since childhood.
He was eighteen years of age and
had been making his home with his
grandmother, Mrs. Dan Case, at 723
Eighth street south. Bernie was an
ideal young man with a bright fu-
ture and highly thought of by all
those who enjoyed his acquaintance.
He will be greatly missed at home
by his relatives and his many boy
hood friends
The funeral service took place
Saturday afternoon at o'clock from
the house. Rev w. A. Newing of the
Methodist Church officiating.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
LICENSE TOO HIGH

At the last meeting of the Common
Council they passed an ordinance re-
quiring the Amusement Hall Co., to
pay a $100 a day license for the pri-
yiIege of running their roller rink.
This company is made up almost
wholly of local capital. They employ
and patronize almost wholly local
people in fact it is practically local
that aught to be encourag-
ed in their business enterprise in
stead of discougrae ed. If it were Of an
and transient nature, a
license would be proper and right
and small license for said purpose
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
Difference IN
ASSESSMENT MATTERS

William Corcoran, the surveyor, as
sisted by Arthur and Fred Lain, viii
Kallman, are surveying on Long IS
land this week. There seems to be
some dispute between the town of
Grand Rapids and the newly incorpor
ated village of Biron, as to who has
Jurisdiction of part of this island.
Mr.. Corcoran has been engaged to
make the survey SO that the contend
ing parties may be enabled to set
tie the controversy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
OFFICERS REELECTED

At the annual stockholders meeting
of the Grand Rapids Brewing Co., at
their office in this city Thursday
evening, Jan. 18th, the same direct
ors were elected and they in turn re-
elected the following officers: Pres.
JOS. Cohen; Vice-Pres. Henry Samp-
son; Secretary F. L. Rourke; Treas.
August Kempfert; General Manager
Jacob Lutz. The past years busi-
ness was better than the year pre-
vious and the general condition of
this company's business was perfectly
satisfactory No changes are con-
templated at the present time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
NO OIL IN STANDARD TANK

The Standard Oil Co., have run
out of oil in their tank in this city
Their local agent, Seth Spafford, was
compelled to make trip OH Saturday
to Pittsville in order to procure oil
enough to tide him over until some
arrives. He stated that there were
two cars on the railroad somewhere
shipped for this station but owing to
the recent bad weather and snow
storm, the railroads have been un-
able to handle their freight traffic
and he does not know just when these
formed us that Nekoosa was complete
Iy out of oil.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
'ONE DEAD
IN EXPLOSION
ThirteenJ:s J:s0thers Hurt When
AcetyIene Gas Tank Bursts
at Pennington, Near Water

Watert0Wn, Wis, Jan. 13,-AS re-
suit Of the acetylene gas explosion at
Farmington, Wednesday night. Fred
Rie>s, one of the victims, died at st.
Mary's hospital, Thursday, morning.
His skull WAS crushed. Theodore
Knaak of the town of Concord. is at
st. Mary's, suffering from a compound
fracture OF the leg, and his condition
is serious. Charles Kiepert of John
son Creek. was injured internally be-
sides having several ribs broken, and
his condition is also serious. He is
being cared for at Pennington A
total of fourteen were hurt.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
THE POLITICAL
SITUATION
Lawrence College Political Class
Give Result of Investigation.

Appleton, Wis. Jan. 12-No senti-
ment in favor of Taft's reelection
| but the belief that Roosevelt will be
the successful presidential candidate
in 1912; the prediction that LaFollette
will be reelected and no general sem
timent in favor of any one man for
governor are some of the results Of
the investigation made by twenty-five
members of the political class at Law
renee college during the Christmas
holidays.
Before leaving for their homes the
students were instructed by Prof j,
G.. Rosebush to interview as many men
as possible on the political subjects
which are now live issues. AS a re-
suit seventy.two representative men
were consulted in twenty-five different
counties, The reports consolidated
agree largely with the general political
opinion here. The report, as sum-
married. by Prof. Rosebud, shows:
No enthusiasm for Taft. He
still retains the confidence of the peo-
pie, but there is feeling that he has
accomplished but little, and there ap-
pears to be a sentiment against his at
titude on the tariff.
2. There is a general opposition to
Aldrichism and CannoniSm.
3. The general sentiment favors
the election of Roosevelt iG 1912.
4. No general Change in sentiment
as regards LaFollette, although some
criticised him for his editoriams in
the LaFollette Weekly against Taft.
There is general feeling that he will
be reelected senator. partly because
he is opposed to Aldrich and partly
because there is no able man to run
against him.
5. There is no crystallizing Of SEN
timent in favor of any one man for
governor, because there is no particu-
lar issue this year to make the fight
for the Office noteworthy.
The counties in which the inyestiga-
tions took place were: Crawford,
Oconto, Shawano. Rock, Kewaunnee,
Marinett, Langlade, Buffalo, Wauke-
sha, Fond du Lac, Dodge, Marathon,
Racine, Winnebago, Portage, Wood,
Waushara, Green Lake, Iowa, Green,
Outagamie and La Crosse
Although nearly a fourth of those
interviewed were farmers, the list is |
considered a fair representation of |
electors. 1t includes lawyers, ex-con- |
gressmen, bank presidents, assembly |
men, school superintendents, ex-
sheriffs. editors, high school principals
governors secretary, ward bosses,
registers of deeds, clerks of courts, !
farmers, merchants, manufacturers
physicians, printers, lumbermen,
mayors and clergymen.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
kERNlN-MARkS

The marriage of William Kernin Of
Wausau, and Miss Emma Marks Of
this city, Took place on Wednesday
Jan. 18th at l O'Clock p. %.
at the Moravian church, the pastor
officiating. 1.-The groom is an estimable
young man of sober and industrious
habits. who is employed in silica
factory in Wausaa. The bride is a
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Ole Marks,
residents of this city. Both of these
young people are, well and favorably
known here, and their many friends
wish them we'll IN their new relation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
ANNUAL STOCK
HOLDERS MEETING

The stock holders in the Grand Ra-
pids Pulp & Paper Co. at Biron, met
Thursday aft ernoon at 2 O'Clock in the
directors room of the First Natl
Bank, where they listened to the re-
port of the annual business done by
said company After discussing the
years business and the general con-
dition of said company, they elected
the following officers for the ensuing
year, President, Z. l.. HiXOn of La
Crosse; vice president, G. Z. Kellogg;
secretary, VIM. Scott of Port Arthur,
Canada; treasurer, Geo. W. Mead of
this city.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
M. w. A. INSTALL OFFICERS

At the last regular meeting of the
Modern Woodmen of America the fol
lowing officers were installed for the
ensuing year.
V. C.-H. J. Giese,
Advisor-A. Christianson.
Banker-H. G. Timm.
Clerk-A. D. Hill.
Sentry-Walter Herschleb.
Watchman-A. Kowalski.
EscOrt-G. r. Schuman.
Manager-Fred Bossert
An elegant banquet was served, af-
ter which social dancing was INDUCED
in until a late hour A delightful tim
is reported by all present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
BARGAINS IN SHOES

In another column of this issue
will be found a closing out sale of
shoes by J. T. Schumacher. We un-
derstand that he intends to go out
of the shoe business so as to make
room for more dry goods and ready
to wear garments. Reader, this is
your opportunity if you need anything
in the line of foot wear Call and in
spect his line.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
ODD FELLOWS
HOME PROSPERS

GREEN BAY, Wis, Jan. 14.-At a
meeting of the board of directors of
the state home of the Odd Fellows,
five PERSONS were admitted and there
now are fifty-six being cared for at
the home. The home is in excellent
condition and the grand lodge of Wis
consin will be entertained there next
June Supt. Otto F. Willert was re-
engaged and his wife was retained
as matron at the home.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
E. r. U. INSTALLATION

The E. f. U Lodge held public
installation of officers ia the Foresters
hall Wednesday evening, Jan. 18th.
In the absence of Mr.. Bennett OF
Neenah, one of the head officers of the
lodge. who was expected TO make an
address at this time. Assemblyman
Geo, p. Hambrecht took his place and
gave an impromptu talk on, "HoW
State Laws are Made" " which was very
interesting and pleasing to those who
heard it. Folio wing this address, re-
freshments were served and dancing
was INDUCED 10 to a late hour. A very
ENJOYABLE time is reported.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
UNDER HALLUCINATI0N

"A lady resident of Nekoosa came
to this city Tuesday morning on the
inter-urban street car and went to
the Wood County National Bank and
stood for a minute or so at the cash
ier's window without saying anything
d. B. Philleo, who was there to wait
upon her noticed a popularity about
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-20
HEAD AND LEG TORN OFF

MANITOWOC, Wis, Jan. 13.-
Caught in the shafting while making
repairs at the shops of the drydock
company, Harry Nichols, aged 50
years, was literally ground to pieces
Workmen employed in the same room
had their first intimation of the &C
cident when one of Nichols's legs,
torn from the body, shot across the
room. Nicholsis head also was sew
cred.