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Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-06
MRS. C Il HOLMES, MlNDEN
PIONEER, is DEAD

AIINDEN. Neb.. Nov. 5.-Cspecial Tele-
gram. l-Mrs. EliEa Holmes, wife OF G. II.
Holmes. died yesterday afternoon In the
city OF Ainden at the age OF IS. Mrs.
Holmes came TO Nebraska about thirty
years ago aud settled in Huntley. where
she met and married Mr. Holmes. Mr..
and Mr.. Holmes have lived in Minden for
The last seven years Mrs. Holmes leaves
her husband and three children. two sons
carl and Fred Holmes, and one daughter
adrs. ,. Z. Jensen Fred Holmes Is q
I resident Of Benkelman. Mrs. Jensen OF
AIlnden. and Carl Holmes IL resident
OF AIinden and Is serving as clerk OF th'
district court. running again for re-eisc'
lion. Mrs Holmes body win be taker
10 Huntley for interment She also leaves
four brothers and one sister Mrs. Nelson
who Is a resident OF Minden.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-06
Charles E. Foster
Candidate for
Police Magistrate
Republican Ticket

a graduate of University of
Nebraska, a practicing attor.
ney and a man with a clean
record.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-06
sO.inch All Wool SuitinSs

Regular values to $3.50 a yard,
at CSC and CSC. Cheviots, storm
serges, Venetian cloths, semi
rough Scotch mixtures, Knicker-
booker suitings, etc, from the
very best mills; to $3.50 a yard
values, at $3.50. csc and Csc
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-06
Specials in Domestic
Room for Tuesday

One large square Oh IldnneleJLeS,
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light and dark colors-suitable
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Amoskeag Outing Flannel, light
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at, yard ........... lOc
S6-inch Percales, neat patterns
at, yard .....s.... - 70 e
No 3702 Blanket-A good, heavy
woolnap blanket, assorted plaids,
Wilton Blanket-EXtra heavy, gray
blanket, our $1.9S values at, per
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Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-06
The Teachers Of Nebraska are Invited TO Make
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DURING STATE CONVENTION IN OMAHA all other
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stands avail yourself of
opportunity institution affords All
FREE you ar than WELCOME.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-06

ST Silk Messalines 5SC
a fine showing of 27-inch Silk
messalines, in twenty different
shades, all pure silk, yarn dyed,
also "a and 27-inch fancy silks,
in big assortment; $1.00 yard
values at, yd. ,....,..a.5 SG
Don't Miss This Opportunity.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-06

law s:;s: sar;s, 9:::; Wednesday
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16


If some day the newspaper man
should print The contents of his waste
basket, there would certainly be riot.
says an exchange True, there would
certainly be trouble in many homes.
arrt SITS some direction, shot-guns in
others, ttrouble all around. But the
patron never see the waste basket,
He only glances at the printed pages,
complains if one letter in fifty is up
side down, growls, bis head off if one
name in five hundred has happened to
be wrong kicks because bis communi-
cation, signed "Tax Payer had been
condensed into respectable English.
froWns because the editor didn't take
his advice about publicly warming bis
neighborhood against throwing rub
Dish in the alley, and is generally dis
gruntled, because Of what he fails to
find. He knows his share of the waste
basket, but if he could have one look
at the contributions made to that re
ceptacle by his neighbors and friends,
be would thank God for the existence
OF man with sufficient courage not
to print all he knows, and to temper
that which he does not print.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
OGDEN FOR
hUNIC|PA Al JUDGE

We notice by the Amigo Daily Jour
nal that our old time newspaper friend
John a. ogden. is non-partisan can
didate for reelection to the office of
Municipal Judge in Amigo. We know
that John is well qualified for the
office he seeks He has already serv
ed six months in this capacity with
credit to himself and the community.
We have watched his disposition in
the discharge of his public duties in
connection with that office as it has
appeared in public print and he has
been usually right, fair and just in
his decisions. We want to add our
endorsement to his candidacy and if
permitted, want to ask the good PEG
pie of his city to see that he is re
elected to that office, as mark of
respect and esteem for one who has
always been devoted to his city and
county
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

Peten Well-About two miles
due east from Necedah.
Dell House-An old-time river
mans tavern located on the west
bank of the river at point just be-
low the outlet of the narrows at the
Dells.
Norwegian Bluff-Near Portage.
Honey Creek Flats-Honey Greek
flows into river, a short distance
below Sank city
Bogus Bluff-About two miles
up river from Muscoda
New Helena-Spring Green.
English Prairie-Now called Mus
coda.
Little Eau Claire-Empties in
TO the river at a point just inside
the Portage COUNT line, and the mill
site of the old Wallace & BEDFORD
mill
Shaurette Rapids-Stevens Point
Robinson Dam-About mile
and half below Stevens Point, on
the west side.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
FLOyDS UNIQUE
ENTERTA |NERS

The last number of the entertain
ment course, by Mr. and Mrs. Floyd,
was one of mystery, optical deIusions
and mind reading. They continual
ly kept their large audience in a
state of mystification, and wondering
What impossible thing was going to
be done next. While many of their
tricks and decisions were not dis
tinctly new, they were cleVerly per-
formed and elected enthusiastic ap-
plause. This entertainment compar-
ed favorably with the rest of this
course.
The Athletic Societies of the Lin
coin High and County Normal schools
and Prof. Schwede are entitled to
great credit for giving the people of
Grand Rapids the course of enter
tainments furnished the past winter.
They have already taken steps to
provide even better course for next
winter, and We sincerely hope our
people will give it their hearty en-
dorsement by liberal patronage.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
WISCONSIN
RIVER RAJ TING

The Stevens Point Daily Journal
of Monday, March 9Th, 1911, contain
ed a long article written by Prof.
Sanford and compiled from the diary
of the late S. A. Sherman, on "Lum-
Der Rafting and Experiences in Run
ming Lumber Down the Wisconsin
River" in the years of 1849-50 The
experiences and incidents told in
said article make very interesting
reading for those who have some
knowledge of this line of experience
on the Wisconsin River. The follow
ing taken from the foot notes will
be familiar to some of the Reporters
readers:
Big Eau Claire-A tributary to
the Wisconsin river emptying into it
near Wausau
Little Bull Falls-Mosinee
Conant Rapids-Where paper mills
are now located.
Crooked Riff-A shallow, rocky
rapids about midway between Ste
vens Point and Grand Rapids.
Pointe Bas-The present site of the
village OF Nekoosa.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
WHEN A FELLOW DIES

I've noticed when a fellow dies, no
matter what he's been
A sanity chap or one whose life was
darkly STEPPED in sin
His friends forget the bitter words
they spoke but yesterday
And now they find multitude of
pretty things to say.
l fancy when l go to rest some one
will bring to light
Some kindly word or goodly act
long buried out of sight;
But, if it's all the same to you, just
give to me instead
The bouquets while I'm living and
the knockings when I'm dead.
Don't save your kisses to imprint
upon my marble brow,
While countless maledictions are
hurled upon me now;
Say just one kindly word to me whilt
l mourn here alone,
And don't save all your eulogy to
carve upon a stone:
What do l care if when I'm dead the
Bloomingdale Gazette
Gives me a write-up with a cut in
mourning set?
1t will not flatter me bit, no matter
what is said,
So kindly throw your boquets now
and knock me when I'm dead.
1t may be fine when one is dead,
to have the folks talk so,
To have the flowers come in loads
from relatives you know;
1t may be nice to have these things
for those you leave behind,
But just as far as I'm concerned. |
really do not mind,
I'm quite alive and well today, and
while l linger here,
Lend me helping hand at times
give me a word of cheer,
Just change the game a little bit;
just kindly swap the decks,
For I will be no judge of flowers
when I've cashed in my checks
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
REVIVAL SERVICES
DRAW WELL
Mr.. FoIIey's Singing a Feature
and Captures the Audience
Readlly---Theme of Sermon
Tomorrow Evening Slippery
Places"

There was a remarkably good at
tendance at the Methodist church
tuesday evening at the revival ser
vices. The half hour of song directed
by Mr.. Foley, was full of enthusiasm
and greatly enjoyed. Mr.. Foley is
fine tenor singer, with a voice of
good quality and range, and under
good control and is very pleasant to
listen to. He commands the attention
and easily obtains the cooperation OF
the congregation His selection of
solos last evening was especially ap-
| proprlate to the theme of the ser
mon, and rendered with good effect
The sermon of the pastor was on
Forgotten Sins" and was based on
two passages of scripture, one point
Ing out the fact that our sins are
written against US, and the memory
OF them is ever with us; the other,
| that when God forgives he forgets.
and puts our sins as far from him as
| the east is from the west The trend
OF the sermon was to show how es-
sential it is for us that we come to
| God through Jesus Christ, confess our
SINS, forsake our sins, and believe on
the LORD Jesus as our personal Saw
Tor. 1t was a sermon calculated to
come home and fit closely, and if it
failed to sooth the troubled conscience
| it had the virtue of plainness and
adaptability to the needs of the hear
ers, and was calculated to stir the
thought of the hearer, and to rouse
to action
There are no clap trap methods
used in these meetings. A plain and
frank declaration of the teachings
of the gospel, as understood by the
speaker is given, and a personal in
Vltation to every one to come into
the relation of believers in Jesus as
present Savior. Tomorrow evening
the sermon theme will be Slippery
Places" A half hour of song will
proceed the sermon Mr.. Foley will
sing. A children's meeting was held
at four o'clock, Tuesday and nearly
fifty youngsters came trooping into
the building to enjoy short and in
teresting service of song.
Other children's meetings win be
held, and it is expected that the mum
bers will greatly increase from day
to day.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

This beautiful spring weather which
we are enjoying so far this month
prompts US to remind all citizens of
Grand Rapids and property owners
to have an eye single to the cIeanli-
ness OF our premises, streets and
etc. If every one will do their part
and see that their immediate surround
ings are beautified and kept so it
will greatly add to the beauty of our
already beautiful city.
This VIII not be an added expense,
only a little exertion and thoughtful
ness on the part of everyone. 1t
should be pleasure for every one
to add their mite to the civic beauty
OF our city. Let US all join in unison
toward this end.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
NARSHf|ELD To
HAVE ANEW Err

From letter received Monday
from J. H White of Marshfield form
erly editor and in charge of the
Marshfield News, we CLEAN that him
self, brother and son are about to
launch a weekly newspaper on May
LIST, 1911. John has always issued
a good paper and the people of Marsh
field can rest assured that the new
one will be excellent and equal to
the others published in that city.
While we think MarshfieId has al
ready weekly newspapers enough,
there may be a greater field in that
city and vicinity than we have any
knowledge Of However, we wish
John and the new firm unbounded
success in this new venture.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
CITY PLANNING IN MILWAUKEE

The city planning movement is
spreading rapidly over the United
States. City after City is coming 10
rea lzatiun of the fact that it is wort h
while to plan a city as one plans a
house, to take thought to-day for the
possibilities and the needs of to-mor-
row and the day after. Last week.
under the title 1.-The City Practical y
a member Of The OutIook's staff de-
scribed the plan which has been made
Tor PlttSburgh-,'a plan to relieve and
preventcongesi ion and to regu ate the
cost OF living" In Milwaukee city
planning movement has passed the t~ @
stages of discussion and the making
OF plans aud reached that official &C
tion, In the movement all Milnau-
KEGS publ C bodies are coo; Grating.
The city government, the City Park
commission, the County Park Com-
mission, the metropolitan Park Com
mission, and the county Board Of Sup
ervisors are ali working together, with
cooperation OF private citizens, to-
ward common end THIS CO ordination
OF effort is a hIlpY cons rast to what
is too of en- seen in communities where
one ward IT city completes with a
mother, the city with county, the coun-
ty with the State, and public officials
with private indivdua s. The new
pans for Milwaukee cover nine square
miles of city. and are especially note
| worthy because they recognize the
pratical requirements for more adj
equate traffic and transporta ion sy5-
TEN. Main haroughfaIes will have a
minimum width of l20 feet and main
pleasure dive $50 feet, thus allowing
ample sp ce for p 'anting, as well as
providing special motnrWay for rap d.
moving vehicles. The plans also show
for sight in selection of pa ks and play
grounds, thereby saving uneces sary ex-
penSe later on. The various pub ic
bodies at Milwaukee have no intention
OF resting upon what they have already
accomplished. They intend especially
to agitate for the passage of law giving
them increased city p canning powers
They ask for and probably get he pow
er OF excess condemnation, authorit it,,
TO Tx the building line as we'll as he
street line, reasonable controltof the
plating of private property, and the
power to buy, rent, and sell real estate
for the purpose of h using. These in
creased powers are not advocated bs
any single political party. but are ap-
proved by practically allsparties, be-
cause hey recognize their, necessity
and the dependence upon them of any
permanent public welfare
The Outlook
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

People will welcome a reduced cost
OF living, come from what source it
may. would welcome a decline in flour
and meat, which are now on the down
ward turn, and cheaper bread, which
the farm or, in common with other
people. buys llrgely from the baker.
The baker could sell larger loaf for
the same money without loss of profit
and the laborer could work for less
wages if it cost him half as much 10
live. as now and everybody would be
benefited by lower level in the price
of household commoditis S.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

voted against the unseating Of Lorime
and thereby bringing dfscredit and
dishonor to himself and his state
and also that Robert NJ. La Toilette
voted to unseat Lorimer and thereby
upheld the dignity of the state and
the body of which he is a distinguish
ed member.
The resolution says
I'VE deplore the action of the T.
nited States senate in refusing to un-
seat William Lorimer from that body,
and We censure and condemn Isaac
Stephenson for his action We in
dorse and commend Robert NJ. La Fo
lette for his courage and loyalty to
the interests of the people of the
United States and of the state of
Wisconsin and for his steadfast-
ness in UNFOLDING the honor of the
United States senate.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

retain all gravel.
Second: All of the earth out of
said cellar at sixty-five cents per load
each load containing 1 a yards or NOR
We retain all gravel. All filling to
be delivered as above stated.
Yours very truly,
(Signed) Dessert Bros. & Co.
motion was made and carried that
the Clerk be instructed to inform
Bossert Brothers that the Board of
Education will not be in position to
consider the proposition favorably
The Superintendent was instructed
to write suitable replies to those
teachers who have resigned from
their position after number of
years in our service
Motion to adjourn was carried.
l. P. WITTER, G. w. SCHWEDE,
Pres. Clerk
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

The CHEEKY carol Of the blue-bird
may be heard in all sections of the
city and if you have not already
heard or seen them, it is simply be-
cause you have not been listening or
looking for them Yes. it does seem
bit early for these birds to be
with US, and wise old settlers shake
their heads knowingly and tell us
our little feathered friends are like
ly to get cold feet, but so many signs
point to an early spring that we hope
for once these birds have not made a
mistake
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
THEY CONDEMN IKE
AND COMMEND BOB
Measure introduced to Show At
titude of Legislature on Lorim-
er Case.

MADISON, Wis, March IA The
Wisconsin legislature Saturday morn
ing took notice of the vote by which
Senator Lorimer retained his seat
in the United States senate in a re-
solution introduced by Assemblyman
Ballard. The resolution recites that
the methods followed and the prac-
tees INDUCED in by the workers man
ayers and lieutenants of Lorimer in
securing his election to the United
States senate indicates; corruption
and characterizes his election are ir-
regular
1t then goes on to recite the fact
that the junior United States senator
from Wisconsin, Isaac Stephenson,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
EQUAL CHANCE
FOR EDUCATION
Should Be Given the Poor as
Well as the Rich.
TALK BY PRESIDENT VAN HISE
University Chief Addresses leeisIa-
ture on the LinIey BiIl-Serator
Husting Declares State
Owns WaterpoWers,

Madison, Wis, March 14.-(SpeciaD
President Charles R. Van Hise Of
the University of Wisconsin believes
In the kind of democracy in life that
offers the same opportunities to the
poor that it does to the rich. Ad-
dressing a joint convention Of the
Wisconsin senate and assembly on the
Linley bill to appropriate $4,000 for
the branching out of the university
extension department, Mr.. Van Hise
said the real democracy consists in
equality in opportunity for the young
people of today so that the poor as
well as the rich may equip themselves
for some particular line Of work.
A large percentage Of young people
who never reach the eighth grade in
the public schools do not go far in
life before they learn that a little
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

summer for we are told by those
who know, that a few robins remain
in Wisconsin through the winter, as
also reports of trained observers in
various parts of the state so to prove
But not only are the robins here, but
the blue-birds, and the .>highholders :
and that means too of course the mea
dow larks, as they too are leaders of
the great host of migratory songsters
and usually these birds all come to-
gether
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16

lection was made purely o. }h4 sner
its of the location from a scen1 and
historic point of view.
During the time the Sta, o. Gals
We're employed in lookir.s u3 the
options for the territory iayoNed.
1t was found that the State would be
the owner of several hundr i acres
OF apple and cherry orchards. The
State viii therefor go into lruit rails
ing on large scale The park
is located in the midst of w onsin's
great cherry growing distrie which
bids fair to excel in acreage md val
ue OF product, the famous cE cry or
chards of Japan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
MUST PROVIDE FOR
BOXES OR NO MAIL
Washington Ruling viii be Effec'
tive After June 80,

Any individual who wants his mail
delivered by carrier after July /, will
have to provide receptacle at the
door I'd receive it.
If there is no such rec aDtacle at
the entrance, the postman will pass
blithely on his way, nor will The
shrill call of his whistle be heard in
the neighborhood
Congress is responsible for this
state of affairs. A paragraph in the
appropriation bill, effective on and
after June 30, 1911 reads as follows;
That after June 80, 1911, delivery
of mail by city letter carrier shall be
made only at such residences and
places of business as provide at the
door or entrance, receptacles for its
deposit.
This rule was made necessary be
cause of the delays occasioned by cal
riers on account of locked doors, alb
sent householders, and all manner of
things that hindered a prompt answer
ing of the bell when the postman
rang. And then, even when the an
swer is prompt the delay, in the agre
gate, means hours.
The carriers have only certain hour
during which to cover the routes a.
signed them. The law prevents them
from working overtime, and delay
along the line, therefore, is likely to
mean neglect of patrons at the end Of
the route. To overcome this, the
department has been forced to re
quire that mail receptacles be placed
at the entrance or doors of residence
and business places, if mail is to be
delivered
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of mail advertised at Grand
Rapids, Wisconsin, March 6, 1911.
LADIES.
Aims, Miss Marjorie
Belts, Lettie J. Card
Haas, Mrs. M (card)
Hewes, Miss Beatrice (card)
More, Miss Emily
Miller, Miss Laura
Rosemann, Miss Minnie (card)
Sloan, Lucille (card)
Sloan, Nola (card)
Whittier, Lena (card)
GENTLEMEN.
Dennis, Eddy H. (card)
Johnson, Will
Juneau, Pete (card)
Morgan, J.
r. A. MCDONALD,
Postmaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
Two Showers.

Cute people out in the town where
my cousin Jane lives. A popular girl
got married there. and her rejected
suitors dubbed together and gave her
a mitten shower"
Good. And what did they give the
lucky bridegroom? 2"
''They gave him a shower of bricks"
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
GIRL ATTACKED AND ROBBED

PORTAGE, WIS, March S-A
young lady registered as Miss E. P.
Massey of Milwaukee is in a hospital
recovering from brutal assault She
was found at school doorway with
several ribs broken and many bruises
Eighty dollars had been taken from
her
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
1000 STRIKE IN CHIC AGO

CHICAGO, March S.-Nearly 1000
Workmen employed on buildings inside
the business district were on strike
today The walkout is the result of
lurlsdlct1onal trouble between the
steamfitters and plumbers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
SPRING BIRDS ARE HERE

Have you seen your first robin yet ?
And was he sitting on wood and at
least a foot above ground?' Then
of course, some rare good fortune a.
waits you; or if flying through the
air, why then-oh then. beware" So
goes an old saying. 4 robin is not
always the sign of an early spring,
ner does zone lone swallow make a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-03-16
The Lawyers Point Of View.

cit costs more" said a prominent
Bostonian. Ito get divorced than 1t
costs to get married.
Maybe So said the lawyer as he
took the big check but it's worth
more, isn't it ?"-Roston Post.