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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
TEN MILE CREEK.
Pilon, Mark

Quite few of our young people
went down to the masquerade at
Spring Creek. All reported a fine
time. Mr.. Walter lesser taking the
first mans prize.
Miss Minnie Ross started teaching
her school Monday, which she had to
postpone on account of sickness.
Mrs, Nautilus Nutter passed away at
the home of her daughter in Madison
on Friday last at o'clock in the eve
ming. Deceased was 81 years of age.
The remains were laid to rest in the
South Saratoga cemetery.
Mrs E. Tracy left Saturday for
Armenia to spend few days with
her sister, whose infant baby girl has
recently passed away.
Earl Tracy was home Sunday.
Miss Kathryn Johnson was visiting
down here over Saturday, and return
ed home Sunday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
FEB. 4TH.--8P. M.
DALY'S OPERA HOUSE

Prof. Hermann S. Herring, G. S. B.,
a native of Philadelphia, Pa, a son Of
the late DR.. Constantine Herring,
whom Hahnemam called "11he Father
of Homeopathy in America" is a
graduate at the University of Penn
sylvania from the department of
Mechanical Engineering, receiving
the professional degree of NJ. E. 10
1886. He was made professor of Me-
chanics and Electrical Engineering
by the Philadelphia Board Of Public
Education in 1887, and in 1891 was
called to the John Hopkins University
in Baltimore, Nd, as Associate in
Electrical Engineer ng, where he re-
NAMED eight years engaged in lectur-
Ing, aud in conducting laboratory and
research work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

We call our readers attention to
an article published and signed by
the Amusement Co, in another
column of this issue. It is a very
sensible statement of facts that we
know will be cordially received by
the people of Grand Rapids. Some
people appear to thrive and delight
in tearing down, and attempting to
defame others. The newspaper re-
ferred to in said article is conspicu
Gus in this disposition to knock and
destroy, The time viii come when
such conduct will be SO dfstasteful
to the public that those who delight
in it will not be able to prosper and
exist We hope for that time to
come in the near future.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
PITTSVILLE.

Prof. Clay Lamberton of Port Ed
wards was visitor in this city last
Saturday.
Miss Mildred King spent Sunday
with relatices in. Necedah.
B. L. Lynn and family have been
called to Nekoosa owing to the serious
illness of Mr.. Lynn sfather.
Tom Platts who has been working
at Fond du Lac for the past few
months is visiting at his home in
this city.
Mrs. Barret Of Minneapolis is Wis
iting her sister, Miss Margaret Cush-
man.
Undertaken, John Werner was call
ed to Arpin one day last week.
Dell Murray was a business visit
or at Marshfield last Saturday.
James Stout of Babcock is acting
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

1t is pleasing and interesting to hear
the different comments pro and con
as to the benefits and detriment that
it may mean to our city We are all
agreed on the fact that thus far
this winter, it is the center of at
traction for our fun-loving people.
The picture shows, saloons, public
library, poolrooms and other public
places are affected in their patron
age since the Amusement Hall was
opened. Another noticeable feature
is that less loafing is done around
our street corners afternoons and
evenings. While there is an inter
mingling of all classes of society,
who enjoy skating, the decorum and
strict discipline on the part of the
management leaves no cause for
complaint or objectional criticism.
If the skating is done in moderation
We can see nothing but health giving
exercise and a delightful past time
in this pleasure.
The patrons of this popular a
musement should not carry it to an
excess or go beyond good health
rules. Under these conditions we
can see no harm in this form of
pleasure.
This kind of amusement will only
last during the cold weather months
as the exercise is too strenuous and
overheating to be enjoyed in warm
weather. Visitors here are always
entertained and delighted with the
music and watching the skaters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
RUDOLPH,

Mr.. and Mrs Oliver Dudley of Gran6
Rapids spent Sunday afternoonat the
N. G. RateHe home.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. 0. Hassell return
ed home Friday evening from a short
visit with relatives in Adams county.
Mrs. w. J. Clark Jr., is entertaining
ed home Saturday evening, from
few days visit with relatives in Fond
du Lac.
Mrs. w. J. Clark, Jr. is entertainin
her father, Mr.. Hayes from Necedah.
Donald, son of John Golan, is quite
sick with the mumps.
Will Hams of Pittsvil1e is spending
a few days with his parents.
Frank, Albert and Herman Jacoby
came home from the woods Friday
morning.
Nick Marsceau and family of Bir-
on spent Sunday at Joe Grandshaw's.
Mrs. F. P. DAILY, delivered a fine
new piano in Marsceau's Hall for
VIII Clark, who has rented the build
ing.
Arsene Ratelle, departed Monday
morning for Loyal to see his broth
er Charley, who is still very low.
Some of the young people are en-
joying themselves in the Hall learn
ing to skate on rollers.
Geo. Bates, Jr, is getting along
nicely from his recent relapse of
the grippe.
Mary Kujawa has been suffering
with a sore throat this week.
There was a nice crowd gathered
at the hall Monday evening for a
social hop. Not many were masked,
but all report most enjoyable time.
Ida and Clara Jacoby Of your ethyl
attended the dance Monday evening.
Mrs. N. G. Ratelle, has been on the
sick list this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
BUYS A BUSINESS LOT

Eugene Miller, the bicycle man.
purchased today, Wednesday, 80 feet
OF the Geo. N Wood 60 it., lot, ly-
ing east of e, T. Bodette's shoe shop
on First Street North. Mr.. Miller
intends to erect upon this lot shop
building for his bicycle store in the
near future. This is another indica-
ton that business is coming toward
the Court House and Public Library
building. 1t will grow more in that
direction from now on as it can not
extend much below the present wag-
on bridge. 1t must work up the river
where there is plenty Of good build
ing lots still left. Who will be next?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
HERB" ROACH PENS
MERIT0RI0US VERSE

Herbert Roach rushed briskly into
our presence yesterday, and showing a
neatly folded sheet of foolscap into
our face, said, pray publish this; it's
poem | wrote and it's great" We
took the document, and in our calm,
well governed manner proceeded to
examine it. Noting its rare merits,
we readily acquiesced to his humble
request. This is the poem:
THE BlacksmIth's Proyocation''
Down in the Witter forge room
A stalwart school boy stands;
A tall, fine looking lad is he
With big warts on his hands,
And the muscles of his brawny arms
Are strong as rubber bands.
He t1icks the heavy sledge about
With truly artful swing,
And in a few swift. graceful blows
He shapes an iron ring,
Success is smiling in his face
Full joyous he doth sing.
Al1O LhdoCOI pIOluOlduSS dUUuU
To scrutinize the work.
And, Strolling by this students forge
He shortly there doth Turk,
Say, Herbert, that's just wonder
full
Quite proudly he doth smirk.
Then Herbert beaming full of pride
Sweeps off naughty stroke
A sharpened clink, and-curse the
luck.
That handsome ring is broke.
"?-?-X-X-!.-??-
Thus, harshly Herbert spoke
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS,
Onward through life we go,
Each morning shovel off the walks
Each evening see it snow,
All how we are ill-treated
In this world here below.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

1t is persistently reported in this
city that Marvin Fenner, the life
prisoner in Waupun, has already been
paroled by the State Board of Control.
We can hardly believe this is true,
judging from our correspondence with
the Governors office at Madison. Our
information from that Office is that
the Governor has not yet been asked
to confirm or approve of his parole by
the State Board of Control. We
therefore question the reliability of
this rumOr, as we do not believe this
prisoner could be paroled without the
approval of the Governor. However,
this report or rumor may be true, yet
we shall doubt it until such time that
it is affirmed from the Governors
Office We have written a letter for
its yerifcation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
GOOD TEMPLARS
ELECT OFFICERS

AT the meeting of the Good Temp
lars held Monday night, the following
officers were elected for the ensuing
quarter:
G. T., A. D, Hill; V. T., Mrs. Jennie
Gilkey; P. c. T., T. II. Thornton;
Secretary, Gwen Zero; Asst Sec. Beth
Lamberton; Financial Sec, Won
Holiday; Treasurer, Mrs. Lemley
Marshall, Warran Beedle; Deputy
Marshall, Hazel Nilsson; Guard, Emily
Bossert; Sentinel. Albert Erickson,
Mrs. A. d. Hill, Daisy Thornton,
Mrs. Lemely and Oscar Lind were
elected delegates to the District Con-
vention of the l. o. 6. T., to be held
at Marshfeld the 25, 26 and 27 of this
month.
Mrs. Gilkey, Won Holiday and A.
ID. Hill, district officers of the Hub
District, together with other members
OF the local order, are anticipating to
be present at this convention. The
Grand Rapids lodge is increasing in
membership, twelve having been
initiated during the past quarter.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

In 1899 he gave up his profession for
the purpose Of devoting himself en-
tlrelv to Christian Science work, and
was practitioner, reader, and teacher
In Ba tlmore and Publication Conn
mlitee Tor Maryland and the District
OF columbia. In 1902 he was elected
First Reader of the Mother cbprch IN
Boston for term of three years. and
subsequently was made president of
the church and lecturer.
In 1906 he was called to Concord
New Hampshire. to become the First
header OF the Christian Science
church OF the city, and has recently
completed his lhree-year term of Of
flee there.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

1t is with great pleasure l write
TO inform you of the wonderful i'm
proyement in my daughters health.
| feel that 1 can neverthank you
enough for I believe she would not
have been alive today if it had not
been for you. If my name will be
any benefit to you please use it,
Mrs. R. B. Moore, Eau Claire.
Ny whole body was covered with
d sealey eruption that tortured mt
night and day. 1 spent hundreds of
dollars On hospitals and doctors. but
got no relief. I have improved ever
since l began your treatment three
months ago, and now feel like a new
man and life is worth living. want
everybody to know this. IF. E. Dan
ills, Menasha.
Accept mothers blessing for
your skilfuI treatment of my daugh-
ter, Abbie, you saved the life of nv
child, and may the Lord bless and
keep you, and make His face to shine
ul'on you and give you peace. =
Your thankful friend, Mrs. Emily
Mas efield, Appleton.
Since your treatment I have been
getting better and stronger every day
all pain has gone. l eat ard sleep
we'll and have gained eight pounds.
Use my name if you wish. Otto
Ribbeck, Sheboygan Falls.
REMEMBER THE DATE AT THE
WITTER HOUSE,
TUESDAY, and Wednesday, Feb IL. is.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

as depot agent during Mr.. Lynn's alb
sence
Dentist Salter made a professional
visit at City Point last Thursday.
We understand that the meetings
of the Debating Club have been some
wha disturbed by certain young men
who seem to think it their duty to
hang around all public meetings and
makethem selves in evidence. These
boys are all under the age of six
teen and we are of the opinion that
well inforced curfew law is one of
the things that is badly needed in
Pittsville. How about it, City Fa-
Tiers?
The following program will be Civ
en- in the l. O. o. F. Hall next Fri
day evening, Feb. 4th, by the Chris
tan Endeavor..
selection. Crown Orchestra
Monologue. Miss Elizabeth Udeu
flanO 500. --..-.-.-.--.-........Se Selected
Miss Iona F1shbeck
Reading Observation-Disclosures. Selected
Miss Kittie King
SeIecuon.. Orchestra
Duet .Larboard Watch
Messrs. Reyer and Mitchell
Mrs. H. c. Mccoy
VIOLIN SOLO Artists Dream oil
Miss Margaret Cushman
Bertha Mitchell
Clarinet solo, scotch Melodies
Arthur Mitchell
Duet......-.......-. Birds of Springtime
Misses Mildred and Bernie King
Recitation. Observation-Disclosures aIters Store
Ernest Dawes
Solo .......-..As Long as the World Rolls On
Edward Reyer
Reading. .-......................An Irish Letter
Add1e Armstrong
oolo. .-...-....-.- Selected
Miss Mildred King
Cornet Solo. All, 1 have sighed to rest me
Clarence Favell
Reading. Observation-Disclosures hneiders Party
Joseph Neil
SOLO, The Pirate
Arthur Mitchell
Octette. .........-.-...........Just a Flower
Selecuon. ......-..................Or Orchestra
The proceeds of the entertainment
will go towards Rev. Hoffman's sal
airy.
Miss Ida Hofer of Veedum is clerk
ing at Salter's department store.
A card party was given at the r.
E. Patrick home south of town the
fore part of the week.
Messrs. Lawrence Lesser and Earle
Kuckins and the Misses Pearl Ames
and Vida Pullen attended the dance
which was given in Babcock last
Thursday evening
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
Thursday, February 8, 1910

We note that George E. Dee, editor
and publisher Of the Chippewa Herald
has a damage suit on his hands in the
sum of 100000 brought against him
by R. 3. Clark, member of the Clark
Grain and Fuel Co., for libel. Fifty
thousand dollars is a large sum of
money and if Mr.. Clark gets Judgment
for full amount and costs against our
friend Dee, probably he will be pre-
pared to pay him in mining stock
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
FACTS ABOUT THE
SKATING RINK

Our attention has been called to an
article in the Wisconsin Valley.
Leader under date January 9th,
wherein this paper states that the
Roller Rink has demoralizing effect
on the schools.
Now the management has investi-
gated this matter and has found that
the charge is entirely without founda-
ton. In an interview with Saperin-
tendent Schwede, the gentleman
states that it is true that some Of the
students have failed in some of their
studies. but he does not attribute it to
the skating rink; that they would
have failed anyway without any
amusement that would attract their
attention away from their studies
We do not want to interfere in any
way with the schools and churches of
our city nor with any individual, and
it any pastor or teacher has any Sug,
gestions to offer, we will be only too
glad to entertain them, and further
more, if any parent or parents, do not
wish their children to attend the rink,
they will please notify the manager
and he will see to it that their child
rem are not allowed to enter.
There are some people mot many
we are glad to note) who kick about
nearly everything and everybody,
especially any new enterprise that is
about to commence operation, and, of
course, we have to take our medicine
with the rest, but we also want to
thank the better class of people for
their cooperation in making the Rol-
Ter Rink tirst-class, clean and up-to-
date place Of amusement. The COM
pany that built this rink intended it
for more than Skating Rink, as we
can only run about four months in
the year, the balance of the time will
be run at loss. You all know that
Grand Rapids. sorely needed a large
hall, where you can hold conventions,
banquets, church-faiTs. suppers, etc.
This is just what we intend this hall
shall be used for out of skating sea-
son.
In regard to the S100 day license
tax, we consider it unjust, as we
would if any other harmless amuse-
ment owned and operated by local
people was taxed as heavily, but at
the same time wei are paying it,
About nine-tenths of the stock in this
company is held by Grand Rapids
people and it was built by home labor
and all materials etc. were purchased
from your home business men and we
cannot see any good reason why the
Leader or anyone else will knock just
because this company paid a 10 per
cent dividend 1t certainly will have
to pay good many more such div
idends before the stockholders can
expect to get anywhere near their
money back.
We hope in the future that before
people find fault with place of this
kind, they will investigate and we
think they will find nc cause to COM
plain.
P. S. If any father, mother, rela-
tive or guardian who was present and
admitted free of charge Saturday |
and saw the hundreds of |
little ones enjoying themselves in a
cheerful, happy and healthful amuse
ment for the small sum of 10c, and do
not agree with US that we have got a
good show, we will be glad to know
who they are.
Grand Rapids Amusement Co.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

In talking with others in reference
to the paroling of Marvin Fenner, the
life-priSoner at Waupun. for the muir
der of Mr.. Hessler in the year of 1883
we were reminded of the fact, that
while he was awaiting trial in the
county Jail of Wood Co., and Peter
McCamley was the sheriff, he, Zen
nerl made all preparation. and would
have carried it out, to Stay Mr.. Nc
Camley as he entered the Jail for the
purpose of bringing him food, with
a long handled stoye-poker, bad it not
been for another prisoner by the name
of Dumas, who attracted his atten-
tion to Mr.. Fenner, standing at the
side of the jail-door entrance in
position ready TO strike the sheriff
with the poker as he was ready to
enter. Who knows but what he
might have had a second murder to
answer for, had Mr.. Dumas not given
the alarm, Such man is the one
that desires TO be paroled from States
Prison, because a certain statute pro-
vides that life prisoner can be
paroled after thirty years incarcera-
ton in the penitentiary. Many peo-
pie in this city protest against the
Governor and Board of Control parol-
ing such prisoner, They insist that
he should remain in the penitentiary
and expatiate the penalty Of his crime,
that of premeditated murder in cold
blood,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
Railway Mail Clerks Wanted
The Government pays Railway Mail Clerks
$500 to $1,000, and other employees
up to $500 annually.

Uncle Sam will hold spring examin-
ations throughout the country for
Railway Mail Clerks, Custom House
Clerks, StenogEaphers, BOokkeepers,
Departmental Clerks and other Gov
eminent Positions. Thousands Of ap-
pointments will be made. Any man
or woman over Is, in City or Country
can get Instruction and free imforma-
tion by writing at once to the Bureau
of Instruction, % D Hamiin Building,
Rochester, n. Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
GEORGE PURNELL, JR.,
HOLDS BIRTHDAY PARTY

George Purnell, Jr., invited a few of
MS young friends to roller-skating
party at the Amusement hall on Sat-
urday evening, the occasion being the
18th birthday of the young man. The
young people had the exclusive use of
the hall from $50 until 1870.
After the termination of the skat-
ing they all repaired to Barnes
restaurant where delicious refresh
ments were served. All of the Young
people present voted George first
class entertainer, and hoped that all
MS birthdays would be as happy as
the one just celebrated,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
Catarrh Cannot be Cured.

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they cannot
reach the seat OF the disease. Catarrh is a
blood or constitutional disease and,in order
TO cure 1t you must take internal remedies
HAIRS Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
races. Halls Catarrh Cure is not a uuack
medlclne. twas prescribed by one of the
pest physicians in this country for years
and IS regular prescription. It is COM
posed OF the best tonics known, combined
with the best blood purifiers, acting di-
rect!y on the mucous surfaces. The perfect
combination of the two ingredients lis what
produces such wonderful results ain curing
Catarrh: Send for testimonials free.
r j. CHENEY &c CO, Props, Toledo. o,
Sold by Druggists, price 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for consultation
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
PLAlNFiELD.

Newell Grover and Geo. Starks toi
Amherst were in town on business
last week.
NJ. L. Burrows has moved to West
P1ainfield and occupies w. H. Riceis
Tenant house.
Henry Winslow has been on the
sick list this week and under the
care of a physician.
County Superintendent A. P. Zen
OF Amherst visited schools in Pine
Grove last Thursday and Friday.
Clarence Butts and Miss Florence
Bates came home Friday from a few
days visit with Mrs. Della Butts
near Hancock.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
ADVERTISED LETTERS,

Mail advertised at Grand Rapids
JAN, 81, 1910.
LADIES'.
Hanson, Miss Hannah (card)
Hern, Mrs. Chas.
Otter, Josie White (card)
Sale, Mrs. H. w.
Swans, Miss Ida (card)
Boisvert, Aimi (foreign)
GENTLEMEN.
Pilon, Mark
Winter, J. J. (card)
R. A. Mcdonald, P. M.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
INTERESTING DEBATE AT
LINCOLN HIGH SCHOOL

The assembly room of the Lincoln
High school, was the scene of one of
the most bitterly contested debates
ever waged in the school, on Monday
afternoon. There we're ten pupils,
six seniors and four juniors in the de-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

For several years the popular firm
of Johnson, Hill & Co, have been
talking of the erection of large de-
partment store building upon a site
they purchased of Fred Jackson, on
the corner of Third Ave. north, and
Grand avenue. This location ID one
of four corners to which the great
arteries of trade from the rural dis
tricts center on the west side of the
river in this city. The inter-urban
street car line goes out of the city
from these corners. The people of
Grand Rapids will welcome the cree
ton of such building, modern in all
it's appointments, with all the con-
veniences for an up-to-date retail
business, such place as this company,
we know, would build. We hope this
firm will undertake this enterprise
this coming spring, either upon this
site, or some other, and continue the
progressive spirit that has been cyl
dent upon every hand this past season.
A commercial institution of their
magnitude is handicapped in doing
business in three different store build
ings as they are now doing. They
realize this and therefore their deter
mination to build. From what we
hear from reliable sources, this new
store building is likely to materialize
and be erected this present year. We
shall all hail it with delight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

Mrs. Bernice Walton took Fridays
train for a few days visit at Col
oma where her husband has been
at work this week.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03
AMuSEM EMIT HALL

The Roller Skating Rink is the
subject of discussion among all class
IS of people at the present time
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

progressive element in the republi-
can party. We believe his candida
cy will receive a cordial endorsement
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-02-03

Mr.. and Mrs. r. A. Weeks returned
Friday night from Milwaukee where
they had been a few days in atten-
dance upon the Wisconsin Retail
Granite and Marble Dealers Associa-
ton. They report an interesting
meeting and a pleasant time.