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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Council Chamber Jan, 3rd, 1911.
Council met in regular session May
OF WheeIan presiding. Present alder
men Andrew Bamberg, Abel, BilImyre
Davis, Getzlaff, Gilmaster, Lukaseski,
Pribbano, Dixon, Nash, Mosher and
Payne. Aldermen absent, Ellis, Pant
er and Jeffrey.
On motion the reading Of the min
utes Of the last meeting was dis
pensed with.
There was presented Ordinance No
159, being an ordinance authorizing
the issue Of the Waterworks Bonds
sin, to the amount of Twenty-Five
Thousand Dollars, and providing for
the payment thereof. There was also
presented Proof of Publication of the
Notice of the action on this ordi-
nance at this meeting, for more than
2 week prior to the date Of the meet
ing the same having been filed in the
office Of the City Clerk of said City
as provided by law.
On motion, the Clerk calling the
roll, the ordinance was adopted by
a vote of more than three-fourths Of
the members of the Common Council,
that is to say, the Common Council
consisting of sixteen members and
there being thirteen members Of the
Common Council voting in favor of
the adoption Of said ordinance, and
no one against said ordinance. The
following is the vote Of the Common
Council, the Clerk calling the roll:
Ayes, Andrew, Bamberg, Abel, Bill
myre, Davis, Getzlaff, Gilmaster.
Lukaseski, Pribbanow, Dixon, Nash,
Mosher and Payne.
Noes, none; Whereupon it was duly
declared that said ordinance was lega
ly adopted.
Said ordinance was thereupon, APP
proved by the mayor who duly signed
his approval thereto and attested by
the said Clerk as required by law
There was presented Ordinance No
100, being An Ordinance authorizing
the issue of the Street Improvement
Bonds of the City of Grand Rapids,
Wisconsin to the amount Of Twenty
Thousand Dollars, and providing for
the payment thereof, There was also
presented proof of publication Of the
Notice Of the action on this ordinanc
at this meeting, for more than two
weeks prior to the date of the meeting
the same having been filed in the Of
flee of the City Clerk of said city as
provided by law.
On motion the Clerk calling the roll
the ordinance was adopted bya vote
of more than three-fourths of the mem
bers of the Common Council, that is
to say, the Common Council consisting
of sixteen members and there being
thirteen members Of the Common Cour
ell voting in favor of the adoption of
said ordinance, and no one voting a.
gainst said ordinance. The following
is the vote Of the Common Council,
the Clerk calling the roll:
Ayes, Andrew, Bamberg, Billmyre,
Davis, Getzlaff Gilmaster, Abel,
Lukaseski, Pribbanow, Dixon, Nash,
Mosher and Payne
Noes none; whereupon, it was duly
declared that said ordinance was Legal
ly adopted.
Said ordinance was thereupon approx
ed by the mayor, who duly signed his
approval thereto and attested by the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
i(Q|tI

1911 has appeared on the hori-
zOn. At this time of year it is gen
orally customary for all or most of
us to look back upon the year just
passed and sum up the joys and sor-
rows which it may have bestowed up
on our heads AS a rule we feel like
starting the new year right and pledg
ourselves to do better in the new
year Young men swear to cut the
use of My Lady Nicotine their
friends, the ladies also decide to do
away with their pepsin chews (for
the sake of appearance while the
older gentlemen are persuaded to
climb upon that good old vehicle,
known as the water wagon, even if
they do fall off during the same weeI
Now gentle readers if you happen to
be one of the regular penitents this
year why not make a VOW along an
other line, possibly a new one to
many OF US. Why not make a VOW
to boost your home city during 1911
and see what an easy matter it will
be. We would all feel it a personal
insult if We heard some foreigner
slam" our good old Yankee Land,
but it is no uncommon occurrence to
hear stranger roasting" a town an
if he happens to be talking to one OF I
the natives, nine times out of ten,
the latter will join in and help this
roasting along until a person hear
ing the conversation would be lead
to think that this town was about the
worst ever.
Now. why wouldn't it be a happy
idea to look up some of the good
points in your home town and not be
afraid to spout about them when ocs7
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
LINDSEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Ketelle were
sailed to Cambria to the funeral Of
an uncle, going out on Mondays train
of last week and returning Wednes-
day
Mr. and Mrs Archie Vrooman re-
turned Wednesday of last week from
a two weeks visit with friends at
Columbia.
The Farmers Institute as was ad-
vertised was held Thursday ana Fri
day with a good attendance and mani
fest interest 1t was evident that the
farmers of this locality appreciate
such a source of information The
Institute workers commended very
highly the attitude of the people
upon their large attendance and the
interest taken.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
NOBODY SPARED
Kidney Troubles Attack Grand Rap
ids Men and Women, Old and
Young,

Young.
Kidney ills seize young and old
Come quickly with little warming.
Children suffer in their early years
Can't control the kidney secretfons.
Girls are Ianguid, nervous, suffer
pain
Women worry, can't do daily work.
Men have lame and aching backs.
The cure for man, woman or child
Is TO cure the cause.-The kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills cure sick kid
neys-
Cure all forms Of kidney suffering.
Grand Rapids testimony proves it.
Mrs. Anna Keyes. S54 PIover St.
Grand Rapids. Wis, says: I am
pleased to publicly endorse Doanrs
Kidney Pills, for they live UP to all
the claims made for them. My back
ached intensely and l often often
had pains across my s0ins. was
subiest TO dizzy aud nervous spells
and it was plain to be seen that my
kidneys We're at fault. When I heard
about Doan's Kidney Pills, 1 gave
them trial and they soon brought
relief I also gave this remedy to
one of nay children who was annoyed
by a kidney weakness and entire re-
lief was received. Doan's Kidney
Pills can be depended upon to bring
prompt and lasting benefit
For sale by all dealers. Price so
cents. Foster Mlbun Co, Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the Unit
ed States.
Remember the name-Doan $ and
take no other. ):
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

On motion the bills of the Electric
& Water Co., for $279.30 for pumping
in the month of Nov. and $240.6 so for
pumping in the month of December
were referred to the city engineer
Supt of Waterworks assist SuDt
of Waterworks together with F. J.
NatWick to correct. make thorough
investigation and report at the next
regular meeting of the council.
On motion the bill of the Grand Ra
pids Foundry Co., for $55.02 was laid
over for more information.
On motion the election of two
directors to represent the city upon
the board Of directors of the Electric
& Water Co., was deferred until the
next regular meeting of the council.
On motion by unanimous vote the
clerk calling the roll. The clerk was
instructed to purchase 400 ft, of fire
hose at $1.10 per foot from the n. Y.
Betting & Packing Co., and if 500 it.
could be purchased at $1.O0 to pur-
chase 500 feet.
The City Treasurer's report was pre-
scented and ordered filed and spread
upon the minutes.
Grand Rapids, Wis, Jan. 1, 1911.
To the honorable mayor and commo.
council, City of Grand Rapids, Wis.
Gentlemen: I hereby respectfully
submit the report of my office for the
month Of December 1910.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

Waushara Argus: E. F. Kileen ha
opened up a law office in the first
floor of the south building of the
Werner block, just below the tele-
phone office across the street from
Trufant's store. He has purchased
some nice furniture and has some
very pleasant rooms. His office will
be open at all times during the
time that he is in the State Sen
ate. His clerk and stenographer,
H. j. Eagan, will remain in the
office and Mr. Kileen himself will
be there more or less during the
winter months.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

-casion requires. When you make the
acquaintance OF a stranger ii town
give him a hearty welcome, ask him
how he likes our fine little city and
make him think that there is no slac
like it, Such line OF talk from you
would. at once place you well up in
his estimation as a citizen and at the
same time open his eyes to the fact
that the town has more good qualities
than he was aware Of
So, once more. gentle reader, We ar
going to urge you to throw away youl
little hammer, (or perchance you
have been using an axe) and quit
knocking, put your shoulder to the
wheel and boost. Begin at once.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
WILL SURELY MEET DEFEAT

1t seems that President Taft is 60
ing to force his denomination upon
the Republican party. The southern
states, thru the office holders, will
do the trick.
That President Taft Will meet an
overwhelming defeat, there is not the
shadow of doubt. Even staunch old
Wisconsin will give its electoral vote
to his opponent no matter who he
may be.
The people have lost faith in Presi-
dent Taft. That the president is a
well meaning man there is no doubt,
but the people have no confidence in
him any more.-MerriI Daily Herald,
Progressive Republican.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
SIXTY APPLICATIONS
FOR CITIZENSHIP

The Circuit Courts attention has
been given this week so far in hear
ing particulars connected with sixty
applications for citizenship. Robert
s. Coleman was here on the part of
the U. S. Government from Madison,
and out of the so applications 40 were
granted. fifteen continued and five
dismissed. Some were dismissed be
cause they had been in two or three
years, others because applicants new
er appeared and others because they
have not had the necessary five
years residence.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY
SUPT. OF SCHOOLS

To whom it may concern:-I here
by announce myself a candidate for
County Supt of Schools for Wood
County at the coming Spring election
on a non-partisan platform. A resi-
dence of 20 years in Wood County;
an experience of IA years as teach
Gr in the public schools of Wisconsin,
the last ten years of which have been
spent in Wood County; an experience
of years in the rural schools of
Wood County, and a successful re
cord are among the reasons that l
ask for the support of the voters Of
this supertendency district, both men
and women.
Geo. A. Farney,
Principal of School
VGsper, Wis. 1td-2tW.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
HAD MONEY BUT DIED ALONE

EAU CLAIRE, Jan, 5.-Mrs. Helen
Gilbertson, aged IS years, was found
dead in bed half frozen by the police,
following an investigation instituted
by neighbors, her lifeless hand clutch
ing a piece of candy Although hav-
ing plenty of money and relatives,
Mrs Gilbertson preferred to live a.
lone in poor quarters.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
WANTS SI63.5O
PER SHOT
Brakeman Mistaken for Bandit
Sues Village of Prescott for
Heavy DAMAGES.

LA CROSSE, Wis, Jan. 5.-For Is.
bullet wounds inflicted in his body
when he was shot by a sheriff's posse
who mistook him for one of the band.
its who attempted to rob the Bur
lington limited at Prescott recently,
Charles Stein, railroad employee
will file suit for $25, 900.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

The Afternoon Whist Club met Wed
nesday, Jan. 4th, at the home of
Mrs. Chas. Dixon on 4th Ave, N, The
afternoon was pleasantly spent play
ing cards. Three tables being fill
ed. Mrs. John Schnabel, Jr., sue
ceeded in winning first favor and
Mrs. D. D. Conway received second
place. Delicious refreshments were
served
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

railroad commission today dismissed
the petition OF John Burns. d commits
sion merchant of La Crosse to com
pei the La Crosse Gas and Electric
company, and the Lacrosse Telephone
company 10 remove poles from his
property to allaw the installation of
a switch track
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
PLAINFlELD HOUSE BURNED

PLAINFIELD, Wis, Jan. s. The
large farmhouse Of David Laut, one
and one-haIf miles nolbn of this town
was destroyed by fire Friday night,
together with all the household goods
The fire is supposed to have caught
from a defective chimney
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
ADVERTISED LETTERS.

List of advertised mail at Crane
Rapids, Wis, Jan. 8, 1911.
LADIES.
Cobah, Miss Ella (card
Gunder, Mrs Mabel (card)
King, Miss Agnes
Lowe, Mrs. Edward (carO
Moron, Miss Rosie (card)
Nactle, Mary (card)
Sorenson, Mrs. James (card)
GENTLEMEN.
Burgess, H. w.
Hills, J. F.
King, George.
Kraus, Frank
Mittel, Frank (card)
Winchester, Chas. H. (card)
Wilson, H. R. (card)
Wester, Nick (card)
r. A. Mcdonald. Postmaster.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
BABY FROZE ITS ARM

HUBBELL, Mich, Jan. 5.-The l.
year-old g. 1ghter of Joseph Alaria
rs result of sleeping With it's arm
3Itslde the bedclothes, is threatened
with the amputation of the limb. The
mother found the baby with its arm
badly frozen up to the elbow.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
as required bylaw.

said Clerk as requiredbylaw
Tie same may De seen II legal form
City Attorney Calkins made the
following report:
To the honorable mayor and com
mon council of the city OF Grand Rap
ids, Wood County, Wisconsin:
Gentlemen: In the matter Of the
Deed from the city to Dennis McCar-
thy which was refereed to me by your
honorable body, beg to advise you
that l have Investigated this matter
fully and find that when Drake street
was Strengthened, the city attempted
10 deed portion OF the street to Mr.
Mccarthy, but an error was made in
the description so that instead OF con
yeying the land in the street it con-
veyed a portion of Mr.. McCarthy's
own lot to him.
This deed which was referred to
me corrects this error in description
and is given for that purpose and no
other, and it is expressly stated in
the deed, and 1 respectfully recomme-
that the same be executed by the city
Respectfully submitted,
Frank ". Calkins,
City Attorney.
On motion the report was adopted
by unanimous vote the Clerk calling
the roll and the Mayor and Clerk
were instructed to execute the deed
for same.
On motion the petition of Fred
Norton praying your honorable body
to appoint and approve Fred Norton
as city scaler Of the east side scales
signed by Geo. L. Williams and sew
enty others was referred to the COM
mittee on general business.
On motion by unanimous vote the
clerk calling the roll hit eofllowing
bills were allowed:
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
$4,000 FIRE AT NEENAH

NEENAH, Wis, Jan. 5.-The plant
OF the Standard Oil company was dam
aged to the extent of $4,000 by fire:
Three large tanks containing thou
sands of gallons of gasoline, and kero-
sene were emptied by safety valves
when the fire attacked the oil sheds.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
FOR COUNTY
SUPERINTENDENT

To the voters of Wood County:
| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of County Supt. of
Schools
Will H. Guilford.
NekOosa, Wis. tfW.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
CARPET WEAVING

| am now ready to weave rag
carpets and rugs al a reasonable
price. Those wishing work OF
this kind can address c. E.
Grimm, RI d. No. 8. Box E. /.
on Sth St. w-Dec 1871
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
TO The VOTERS OF
WOOD COUNTY

l hereby announce my candidacy for
the office. @ County Superintendent
Of Schools at the coming Spring cleo
tion. respectfully solicit the aid of
the voters.
1td-wtf Maude F. SearIes.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
VESPER.

Happy New Year,
The New Year starts out pretty
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

Respectfully submitted,
Sam Church City Treas.
On motion council adjourned
M. G. Gordon, W. E. Wheelan,
Clerk. Mayor
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
REFUSE TO MOVE POLES

MADISON, Wis, Jan 5.--the state
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
FREE. BOOK

For Every Living Thing on the Farm
Humphreys Veterinary Specifics.
800 Page Book free, on the Treatment and
Care of Horses, Cattle, Sheep, Dogs,
Hogs and Poultry, also Stable Chart to
hang up, mailed free.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12
LIST OF SPECIFICS,

A. A. For FEVERs. MIX Fever. Lung Fever
B. b. For sPRAINs. Lameness. Rheumatism.
c. c. For SORE Throat. EDizootic. Distempsy-
D. d. For WORMS, Bots. Grubs.
e. e. For COUGHS. Colds. Influenza.
F. #. For C0LIC. BelIya che. Diarrhes.
G. G. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
III. III. For KIDNEY and Bladder disorders
1. I. For SKIN DISEASES, Mango, Erupt,onr
J. K. For BAD CONDITION. Indigestion
AT druggists or sent prepaid on receips
of price. so cts. each.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO.. Cornss
William and Ann Streets. New York.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-01-12

James Vantassel and daughter Lena
spent Xmas with Mrs. Cary in Be
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-03-30

A fev days ago I came down III
line and stopped of at your depo
With the intention Of sizing up th'
village and territory. After a fev
days stay ! have come to the con
clusIon that Nszperce is good enough
for me. You have a good lively
tovn. good territory and lots Of good
looking people.
Well. ladies' ard gentlemen, allov
me to change the subject and tall
lumber 10 you.
Are you going 10 buildi Al least
you viii Be 10 the market for some
lumber. Bring your bill to Us a.
soon as possible 80 We can give 4
the most careful attention.
Carpenters Make this Office your
headquarters. Let us.laik building
With you. We have long experiences
in planning. estimating and furnish
ing materials for all kinds Of build
ings such as business blocks, church
ss. bungalows. cottages. barns,
graneries, elc.
Nov IN order 10 give you the most
satisfactory service we have after
carefully considering decided TO
make a few changes about our place
Of business.
First, We are going to regrade our
lumber on hand according 70 the
Lumbermen's Association grades.
Second. we viii carry q complete
stock Of coas, lumber such as
ceiling. siding and interior
finish.
Third. isemiEed bill viii be sent
With every delivery.
Fourth, after April lst. 1911, We
discontinue paying the drayage on
lumber delivered IN the village. Our
experience is that this viii be far
more satisfactory to our customers
as we'll as to US. Il is not fair that
The man that comes to our yard for
bis lumber should pay the same
price az those We deliver to.
Start the ball rolling right now.
We will use you right and produce
The goods.
Come in and get acquainted With
he new manager.
Nesperce Lumber Yards.
By o. cramssead, Mgr.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-03-30

Bids have been submitted on the
proposed matchmaking Of The main
business streets Of Nesperce and Il
nov looks like work along this line
will be taken up in the near future.
The present council deemed Il ad-
visable. however. owing 10 the prox-
unity Of the city election, to let the
matter rest until the new council has
qualified. lhss that body might be-
gin at the beginning Of the actual
work and be unsrammeled by prear-
ranged plans.
In the meantime a right good road
drag has been fitted up blythe en-
serprising Of P. NJ. Miller and Is
being most effectively used upon the
streets. In fact, the roads look 50
smooth and inviting that We are al
most tempted 10 buy an automobile.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-03-30

Through the organization at Voll-
mer last Sunday OF the Camas Prai-
ne Baseball League, the people Of
the prairie region this season viii
have the opportunity of Witnessing
the best class Of baseball ever seen
on local diamonds. A meeting had
been called to be held in vollmer Of
representatives Of towns that would
favor the formation Of a league and
the success met is delight to the
baseball fans, for the interest dis
played and the steps taken assure a
strong organization.
The towns represented we're Reub-
ems, Winchester, 10, Vollmer, Nez-
perce, Cottonwood and Grangeville.
10 and Vollmer viii jointly maintain
a team, so the league viii be a six
team affair with the possibility that
Culdesac viii enter later in the sea-
son.
The following officers we're elected
to manage the league:
President, DR., Slusser. of Grange
vile.
vice-president. DR.. Caignard. of
Reubens.
Secretary, J. Martin, Of vollmer.
Treasurer, Roy Luscombe, Of Voll-
mer.
II was decided that the home
team should pay all expenses Of the
team and should receive the
gross receipts, less one per cent that
goes to the league for general ex-
penses in maintaining the organiza-
ion. All managers of the teams.
the league. must give notice
within ten days Of acceptance Of the
bylaws and conditions agreed upon.
Z was also decided that the FIRST
eague game should not be played
ater than May 2. and a meeting Of
eague wiz be held at 10 on April 2
o confer on the matter Of the sea-
on's schedule, this schedule to be
not later than April Is
vhen another meeting viii be held.
The enthusiasm and earnast inter-
st displayed at the meeting assure a
most successful league season.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1911-03-30
SOON Be QUALIEIED.
Lewis County Officers Probably Take
Oaihs AOndsy Then Temporary
Onariers and S,nnIies Be S.mr.d

Oaihs Mondays Then Temporary
Quarters and Supplies Be Secured
Commissioners Eastman, Friend
and Hall Of Lewis county viii take
their oath Of Office before Judge
Steele al Lewiston next Saturday and
convene at Nezperce on Monday or
Tuesday and proceed at once to
qualify the other county officers.
Their next move viii probably be
to secure the temporary quarters for
the various officers. Then the mat
ter Of supplies VII be disposed Of
and An accountant viii be appointed
to act with the Nez Perce county ac-
countant in appraising the county
property in which both counties are
interested and in performing such
other contingent duties as is required
of them There viii be much busi-
ness for this initial session Of the
board which viii continue for some
time.
The other officers viii be kept
busy for several days getting located
and equipped for routine work, and
it wiz be some time, Of course. be-
fore the wheels Of Lewis county's
government viii be turning as in an
oldand thoroughly adjusted machine.