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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27

If our local grocers would let the pee
pie know about the prices of their
goods through printers ink, as the
travelling grocers and foreign mer-
chants do by flooding the country with
price lists, catalogues, etc, there
would not be SO many duped farmers
or complaining merchants. The ad-
vertisers who put their goods before
the people and keep them there are
the ones who sell their goods. They
must say when too late. II would have
duplicated that bill of goods" but
they should have let the farmer who
sent away and bought advertised goods
of foreign merchant know it before
he bought. That's the business of it.
Geo. Forrand, the proprietor of the
billiard parlors on Grand Avenue, is
having his place of business remodel
ed. The partition which separates
the store part from the billiard room,
IS being moved back so as to give
him more room for the store SO he
may be able TO put in q large stock
Of confectionery, tobacco and cigars.
The partition viii be built tight to
the ceiling SO that the noise of the
street will not interfere with the
players. The front part viii also
be fixed up so it can be used for a
waiting room for the street car tray
elers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27

In visit we had recently with A.
B. Beyer, our efficient Clerk of the
Court, in reference to his brother,
Martin Bever, who left here about
the middle of December last, for
Houston, Texas, he said that he had
received several letters from his
brother and that he wrote very fav-
orably of the city and country and
Of his duties. He is in the employ of
J. B. Arpin Dredge Co., keeps their
books and has a general supervision
during the absence Of Mr. Arpfn.
Thus far, Martin Bever reports him
self well pleased and delighted with
the country and surroundings. OF
course, he has only been there cou-
pie of months and he does not know
what the summer months will bring
in reference to climate, etc. Thus
far ne is well pleased.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
Thursday, January q, 1910

From the morning daily papers,
we notice that Congressman Morse
of this district has recommended
the appointment of E. A. Upham
as postmaster at Marshfield to sue
coed the present incumbent, John F.
Cole. This appointment will be pleas
ing to the friends of E. A. Upham
in this city where he resided four
years during the time that he was
register of deeds of Wood county
We extend congratulations to Mr.
Upham and we know that he will
make good official.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
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 tor
Railway Mail Clerks, Custom House
Clerks, Stenographers, 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 a6 once to the Bureau
of Instruction, % d Hamiin Building,
Rochester, n. 7.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
PITTSVlLLE.

Nash Mitchell transacted business
at the County Seat the fore part
the week.
A party was given at the McMullin
home last Tuesday evening.
Born, unto Mr.. and Mrs. Harry
Dawes of New Lisbon, on Friday last
boy,
A. Meyers has been on the sick
list for the past week.
A card party was given at the Ell
mer Grove home on the South Side
the fore part of the week.
These are the days of the eggless
pastry and no ham and eggs for
breakfast, thank you.
A surprise party was given in hon
or of Russell Lundy at his home Mon
day evening there being about twenty
young people in attendance. A jolly
time is reported.
Russell Lundy left Wednesday for
Trident, Montana where he has en-
ployment and the party was given as
farewell to him.
The Mask Ball which was given at
Hougen's Hall last Saturday evening
by the Crown Orchestra was attend
ed by about Thirty-five couple and
royal good time was enjoyed by all.
A large supply of iceis being put
up by some Of our citizens this win
ter.
DR.. Hougen made several profession
al calls at Dexteryille last week,
T. J. Crowley was on the sick
| list few days last week. Amos
Dawes acted as cashier during his
absence.
Wilsey and Grove have opened a
paint shop in the office building be-
longing toOftelie and Stondall. They
are in shape to paint all kinds of
vehicles from go carts to airships.
Mrs. Chas. Foss returned to her
home near Hazelhurst last Friday
after a short visit at the Hutchins
home in this city.
The musical entertainment which was
to be given by the Christian Endeav-
Or on January 9th has been postpon-
ed for one week at which time it
will be given in the I. o. o. F. Hall.
Don't miss it.
The Crown Orchestra furnished
music for a dance at Arpin last Sat
urday night January 18th.
The first meeting of the Debating
Club was held at the High School
last Friday evening and large
crowd was in attendance. Prof. Rey-
er, president of the club gave short
address in which he enumerated the
benefits to be derived from an Or
ganization of this kind. Pres. Sims
Of the Stevens Point Normal School
was then introduced as the speaker
of the evening The topic of his
address was "Education'' and was
very appreciatively received by an
attentive audience. The Question
for debate next Friday evening is
RESOLVED,-That Football as a
sport should be abolished in High
Schools
Affirmative: vern Mccoy, Chester
McMullin.
Negative: John Udell, Myron Foss
Our friend, Editor Mckee in a re-
cent issue OF the Record states that
he had been informed by number
of our old timers that 'He, who par
takes Of the waters of the River
Yellow seems to be unable to remain
very far from its banks for any con-
siderable length Of time? We don't
know as We have repeated the SEN
tence just right but hope that our
readers will understand what we are
driving at. We just wish to state
that while looking over picture
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
PLAINFIELD.

The new Congregational church in
Leola, eight miles southwest Of here
was dedicated Sunday last and a
large congregation was present at
each service. The dedication ser
vice was preached by Rev. H. w
Carter, D. D. Of Beloit, Wis, The
church was erected the past sum
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
TEN MILE GREEK.

Mr.. John lessen who has been
working in the woods at Merrill re-
turned home Saturday last.
The surprise party on Neil and
Pauline lessen Saturday night was
well attended and all reported a good
time.
Miss Kathryn Johnson of the north
ern part of Saratoga was seen down
here on our streets Sunday. Guess
she must have been going to see her
new mansion.
Frank and Walter Roses families
are having a eisge of chicken pox.
The Bell district school had to
be closed for few days as Miss
Minnie Ross, the teacher also has
the chicken pox.
Lyman Hammond who is at Chica-
go for an operation is supposed to
be operated on today We all hope
he will be all right.
Miss Verla Ross who is working
at Grand Rapids was home over Sun
day.
Miss Ethel Ross went home with
Miss Winnie Schenk Friday and re-
turned home Saturday.
Mrs. Harmon Ross was calling at
the Frank Ross home Thursday.
Fine sleighing now and fine
weather.
Mrs. Clark Smith of Strongs Prai-
RE is UP visiting Mrs. L. R. Ham
mond during Mr.. Hammonds absence.
Miss Vedah Ross and Walter Her
man took a cutter ride to Nekoosa
Sunday.
Walter and Frank Ross have been
getting up wood for G. V. Hammond.
Every body seems to be hauling
wood to townnow days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
FENNER NOT YET PARsLfE

The past week we noticed in the
Milwaukee Daily papers a statement
saying that Marvin Fenner had been
paroled by the State Board of Control.
On seeing this statement and being
fully conversant with the murder.
trial Of the case, etc, We wrote the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27

which will 60 to the national organiza.
tion and fifteen cents to the state
branches. A working capital of $3.50.
600 for the expenses of the fight
against the trusts it is expected. viii
be raised by March.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27

celVed the following answer from O.
G. Munson, the governors private
secretary:
January. 25th 1910
Mr.. A. L. Fontaine,
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin
My dear sir:-Your letter of January
22nd is received at the executive
office Governor Davidson directs me
to say to you that the matter of the
parole of Marvin Fenner has not yet
been presented 30 him. These inves
LEGATIONS and paroles are made entirely
by the Board Of Control. Application
has been made to The governor for a
pardon in this case, but was refused.
There may be good reasons presented
at this time why this man should be
paroled. However, will file your lett er
for reference if The matter is put be-
fore the governor. | am,
Very truly yours,
0. G. MunsDD,
Private Secretary.
From this, il will be seen that the
governor has not yet given his approval
to the parole Of Fenner, aud we sin
cerely hope that he will not In look
ing up the statutes, we find under the
head Of parole of state prisoners,
section 1860 of the Laws of Wiscon-
sin. 1907, which reads, "Tae Board of
Control is hereby given authority to
issue a parole to any prisoner, with
the approval of the governor, who is
now or may hereafter be imprisoned
in the state prison subject to limita-
lions herein contained" The oppo-
sition to this parole is not only true
in Grand Rapids, but we append the
following article taken from the
Stevens Point Daily Journal, which
explains itself
On Jan. 20 Fred Fenner was paroled
from the states prison at Waupun
About twenty years ago Fenner Was
convicted of having committed one of
the coolest blOoded murders Of which
the state has q record and at Grand
Rapids was sentenced to life term in
the state prison. The murder he COM
mitted was not the result of passion.
neither was it committed when his
brain was fired with strong drink. 1t
was cody calculated and carried out,
the motive being the possession Of a
span of mules valued at about $500
The Journal printed full details of the
affair at the time it occurred. Some
of these details cannot now be recalled,
but as we remember them Fenner,
who was a young man. started from
Adams county with an old man named
Hessler. The latter owned a span of
mules. which he wished to sell IN the
logging camps, They started for
Sherry, Wood county, the team being
hitched to bob sled. When near the
logging camp of the Sherry Lumber
Co, Fenner shot the man through
the head, killing him instantly. Fen
ner then concealed the body in the
woods, covering it with snow: then
he drove on to the camp and sold the
team for S4Q0. Some time afterwards
Fenuer was arrested and his convic-
ton and sentence followed.
We fully agree with the Grand Rap
ids Reporter when it says:
No wonder there Is an increase in
crime, when men will premeditate
murder, commit the same, and then
in a few years be pardoned or paroled
out Of the state penitentiary. There
is either something wrong with oQr
laws giving men such right, or men
filing public offices who do not realize
the important trust placed in their
keeping by the people.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
DIR. HUMPHREYS SPECIFICS.
Directions with each Vial Five Languages.
English, German, Spanish, Portuguese and French.
FOR

No. FOR Price
1. Fevers, COMPOSITIONS, Inf1ammations. ,,....2a
2. Worms, Worm Fever, or Worm Disease I'D
8. Collie, Crying and Wakefulness of Infants 20
A. Diarrhea, of Children and Adults. ..........25
B. DYsentery, Gripings, Bilious Cole.
a. Coughs, Colds, Bronchitis. ..................26
9. TOOthache, Faceache, Neuralgia. ...........25
9. Headache, Sick Headache, Vertigo. 25
10. Dyspepsia, Indigestion, Weak Stomach. 25
13 Group, Hoarse Cough, Laryngitis. ...........25
IL. Salt Rheum, Eruptions, Eryspelas. .........25
rs. Rheumat ism. or Rheumatic Pains. .,.......29
16. Fever and Ague Malaria ...................23
II. Piles, Blind or Bleeding, External Internal. 25
1S. Ophthalmia, Weak or Infiamed Eyes...... .25
10. Catarrh, Influenza, Cold in lead ...........25
20. WhOOping Cough, Spasmodic Cough ......25
FL. Asthma Oppressed, Difficult Breathing. ....2B
RI. Kidney Disease, Gravel, CaIculi. ..........28
2s. Nervous Debility, Vital Weakness .....1 90
20. Sore Mouth, Fever Sores or Canker. ........25
30. Urinary IncOntinence, Wetting Bed. ......25
"a. Sore Throat, Quinsy and Diphtheria.
35. Chronic COMPOSITIONS, Headaches. ..........2s
~. Grippe, Hay Fever and Summer Colds. rs
A small bottle of Pleasant Pellets. fits the vest
pocket Sold by druggists cent receipt OF price,
Medical Book sent free.
HUMPHREYS HOMEo. .MLDICINE CO.. Corner
William and Ann Streets. New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27

governor protesting against such &C
ton. We understand that other citi-
zens did the same thing unbekDown
to US. In reply to our letter we re-
ceived the following answer from O..
G. Munson, the governors private
secretary:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27
How is Your Credit?

Did you ever stop to think
that a mans credit is worth
more to him than all his money?
He can scarcely do business with
out it.
A bank account, although per
haps small, which grows steadi-
ly, will help your credit more
than any other thing.
Begin with whatyou have and
we will help you make it grow.
FIRST NATIONAL BANK
Grand Rapids, Wisconsin.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1910-01-27

The little book in each package gives
the formula of our new Hair Vigor, tells
why each ingredient is used, and ex-
plains many other interesting things.
After reading you will know why this new
hair preparation does its work so well.
Made by tbs J. C. Aver Co.. Lowell. BS,ss.-
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21
Diamond. Cleaxing..

The art Of the lapidary il one CIT
the most delicate employments OF
mechanical force, Known. The prae-
teal diamond cutter learns many
facts about precious stones which are
sealed books even to mineralogistS
For instance, it il the lapidaries
who have found out that diamonds
coming FROM different districts vary
remarkably i'm their degrees of hard
ness. Tic appears that the hardest
diamonds known come from New
South Wales.
an. unfamiliar fact is that diamonds
are made to assume approximately
the required shape by Sitting and
claaving and by 'rbrutinE,P which lin
the rubbing or one diamond against
another, before they are submitted to
the polishing wheel. N 1
I'm cleaving the diamond III cement
ed on the end Of O. wooden stick, and
steel blade iS driven with smart
blow in the direction Of the natural
plane or cleavage. Diamonds that
have been cut by the lapidary's wheel
lack some of the br1lliance possessed
by those that have simply been cleay-
ed.
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Lewis CoHnts ON washington COUNTY

David ]. Lewis, Democratic nomi-
nee for Congress closed his campaign
fn Washington county with am ADJ
dress to q large and enthusiastic
meeting in the Opera House at Boons-
borO recvently. Robert Til. McCaNleE.
young Hagerst0wn attorney, also
spoke. @ s g-tr-sr. ss.r
Ia Mr.. Lewis has been well received
by the voters during hia canvass of
the county, and he has been much
encouraged II Is believed he will
receive many Republican votes. So
far ND known, there lg no Democratic
dissatisfaction. The county is nor
mally Republican by about $50. Dem
ocrats believe they will wipe out that
margin In November and roll I'D q
good majority for Lewis.
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NLOSlNG OUT SALE OF LUMBER
~ AND CORD WOOD, AT PUBLIC

ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4, 1910,
On the premises of the undersigned, J,
lately DR.. Clotworthy Birnies Estate, jim
Carroll Co, Md, on the road leading
from Taneyrown to Westminster, about
~ miles east Of Taneytown, will be sold
at public sale IS, 600 feet Oak Boards,
Plank and Scantling full edge IS Cords
Oak and Hickory Slab Wood, 75 Cords
Oak and Hickory Wood. "A credit Of 8
months will be given. Sale to commence
nc ! o'clock, ID. m, Friday, November A.,
1910. when terms and conditions will be
made known by --.. a. u.
O21-tS a.. mi. KAL.RACH.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21
THE ADVOCATES SPECIAL NDI-
TION.

The patrons Of the Advocate will
receive this week Its special edition
with the hope that they will find it
entertaining and instructive. IT.
gives a complete history OF the
county since it's foundation, and
sketches OF our prominent business
men who are now helping to make 1t
what it il, the best agricultural
county in the State.
The work has all been done by our
own Office force at odd times during
the past summer, as Mr.. Fuss, VINO
solicited and wrote the articles, turn
ed them i'm. III il not perfect, which
we sincerely regret, and ask indul-
gence for any errors that may appear
vet, we cannot help feeling that for the
work of a country paper, it is not a
discreditable effort.
1t should be preserved as refer
ence. In the years to come, questions
will arise about certain facts, which
it will be able to settle. In addition,
it il the first publication of it, kind
Carroll county has ever had and our
local pride should urge us to save it
on this account, if for no other rea-
son. 1t is with a desire that our
readers will find as much pleasure in
it, perusal as we have i'm its produc-
ton that the Advocate sends it to
you with the hope that not only the
men who are now moulding our
county's destinies will be encouraged
to do more, but that those who come
after them, seeing this little history
of their fathers doings, will strive to
excel them in the uplift and better
ment of our dear county. 1t is not
sufficient that Carroll county il one Of
the best counties in the State, we
should stand together and strive to
make 1t the best, i'm the grand old
State of Maryland.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21
WHERE DOES WILLIAM B. BAKER
as STAND ...--.

"A we are anxious to know the posi-.
| ton OF Mr.. william B. Baker on the
tariff and other questions of the day
Y Wa have been awaiting patiently fol-
a declaration from him defining his
attitude, but none has come, unless
the platform adopted recently by the
Republican candidates for Congress
in Maryland and signed by him can
be deemed such. III this is his posi-
ton, then we are more hopelessly in
doubt than ever, ron 1T il the most
curious document we have ever read,
to D. called a party platform.
TT praises the tariff bill just pass
ed, but intimates it should be re-
vised. How upward or downward
III does not say.
1t approves of the conservation of
our natural resources, as everyone
does, but does not say how they are
to be protected. Mr.. Taft says by
the States, Mr.. Roosevelt by the Ma
tional Government. On which side
does MIR. Baker stand
Mr.. Roosevelt is for bouncing Bal
linger, Mr.. Taft has supported him
and kept him in office, although he
has already been convicted in the
judgment of the American people OF
exploiting our possessions. With
whom are you Mr.. Baker
And the platform has kind words
for Roosevelt, it praises him and
praises Taft. Yet, Roosevelt and
Taft are out; their practices and
their policies differ. Each has a fol-
lowing, and where do you stand Mr..
Baker between these contending fac
tons
The hypocricy and sham of this
remarkable document is most for
chilly shown by the following Editorial
from the Baltimore Sun.
"As a sublimely straightforward,
COURAGEOUS and heroic defense of
principles, without straddling or
equivocation, no document since the
Declaration of independence can
compare with the platform promul-
gated by the Republican candidates
for Congress in Maryland yesterday.
lit indorses President Taft and also
Mr.. Roosevelt.
1t favors the suppression of monop-
oils and also the Payne-Aldrich tariff
law.
1t grandly omits all reference to
Cannonism.
lit favOrs the conservation of ma
tional resources under such regula-
lions and by such means as may best
| assure the use of the country's wealth
| for the countrys good" thereby
magnifcently taking Ballinger and
Finchot under its scattering wing.
1t lays down the novel, but unim-
peachable and boldly pertinent theory
that bribery and corruption stand out
i'm bold contrast to civic righteous
ness.
A thousand pities that the inclusion
of Tom" Parran's name among the
signers Of the document may give rise
to the suspicion that the while thing
| is a joke"
And yet standing on such a plat
form Mr.. Baker expects the Demo
Gratis or this county to vote for him
Many Of them no doubt like him per-
sonally, but before he can get their
votes, MIR. Baker must first tell where
| he stands.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21

No Democrat could afford to vote
the Republican ticket this fall; to do
I'D would b. to uphold Theodore
Roosevelt and his ambitious scheme
to be m third-term President This
is only another name for dictator
ship and would put our Republican
form or Government in comparison
with MexicO's.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21

Rates or duty on some articles Of
luxury were increased" We sup
posed MIR. Baker, i'm this reference to
the tariff, had in mind the increase OF
duty on cotton stockings Of 81 per
cent; on cheap cotton cloth Oh 125
per cent; on cheap cotton thread of
Do per cent; but We never before
knew that these articles were lex
uries
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21
Roosevelt has declared that b.

Roosevelt has declared that be
would never be candidate for Presf-
dent again, and yet, he l. now making
his campaign for the nomination in
1912. He il with the insurgents f.
the West, and the standpatters in the
East. He is the man who is now &C
cusing the Democratic party in New
York of being in alliance with Wall
Street; yet, he had Dear Hartman
raise $3.50 900 for his election IN 1904.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21
NO. 1884 EQUITY.

Tn the Circuit Court for Carroll County.
Howard j.. Hull, ct. al, Plaintiffs, VS..
Mary c. Hull, ct al, Defendants.
Ordered this 21st day Of October, "a.
ID. 1910, that the account Of the
Auditor filed i'm this cause be finally rati-
fled and confirmed. unless cause to the
contrary thereof be shown on or before
the 7th day of November. next; pro-
vided d copy OF this order b. inserted
for two successive weeks before tho
last named day In some newspaper
published i'm Carroll county.
OSCAR ID. GILBERT, Clerk.
True copy, Test 4s
oct 21-2t OSCAR D. GILBERT, Clerk.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21

Great credit Is due to the Con-
gressional candidates of the Demo-
cratic party In Maryland for the
excellent platform they stand on,
1t is in full accord with views here
tofore advanced by this paper and
they will ali be given it's hearty
support
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21

Nj Mr. Anderson. superintendent Of
the Anti-SalOon League IL support
ing Mr.. Baker. There Is nothing
surprising in thiS, as H. never sup
ported Democrat In Maryland, that
we know of, except, on the Eastern
Shore, where ha was bound To win.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1910-10-21

Let every Democrat remember
that a vote for the Hon. y. r. c.
Talbot In commentator of his
course in Congress and a protest
against Republican Extravaganza.