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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
Bic LOTUS WITH
GOL[MAR CIRCUS
Largest in Captivity

One of the most annoying things
to the animal keeper with a mneagerie
is the surprising ignorance and indif
ference of many people toward the
rare and costly beasts and birds of
the forest. There are not half a
dozen real Geological gardens in this
entire country, and hence about the
only opportunity a majority of the
people of this country have to study
natural history from real life is upon
the occasional visit of some of the
big circuses.
Although wild beasts are vanishing
before the advance of civilization, and
the increase of the earth's population
and though it is certain that all wild
beasts will become extinct in time,
yet larger portion of the public
fails to inspect the menageries that
are brought to their doors
The Gollmar Brothers paid $4,000
for giant hippopotamus 1t is a
iAAStSAi4LASC1G specimen VI Tie 11NGI
horse of the River Nile, and a most
interesting source of study for the
student of nature. Very few people
can tell whether a hippopotamus is
web footed or whether it has teeth.
The average person does not know tina
it is an animal allied to the elephant
+ho+ If Thick oh
legs, terminated by four toes a short
tail, skin without hair, except at the
extremity of it's tail and that it feeds
on heritage exclusively,
Big Lotus, the hip" with the
qollmar Shows, knows his value and
he also knows that the public is not
as well acquainted with him as it
pretends to be. When he first join
ed the circus he seemed annoyed be-
cause the cheap, sickly, treacherous
little monkey attracted moro attention
than he did; but he is over that now.
Although he is net paid the homage
and attentiOnthat is his due, this
giant beast does not show his disap-
pointment, but lies contentedly in
the mammouth tank of water in the
bottom of his cage, and in parade he
will occasionally make goo goo eyes
at the crowds or open his great mouth
| When the mneagerie is opened he is
SO provoked that people devote SO
much time to the other numerous at
fractions Of the Gollmar Brothers
geological display that he frequent
ly turns his back to the whole crowd.
::Big LOTUS comes here with the
Gellmar Brothers Circus on Wednes-
day, August 16.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
SURVEyORSLAy|NG
OUT GROUNDS

Since the first Of July We have
been patiently waiting for some sign
ct life in connection with the build
ing Of e new passenger s'ea station in
this city by the 6. ~. & st. ?. Co.
It will be remembered that we publish
ed q letter signed by the president
Of that company addressed to George
L. Williams Of this city stating that
new depot would be commenced on
the first OF July 1911. The surveyors
are actually here on the ground TO-
day running out the lines for the new
depot grounds. The local represeh-
tatives of that company report that
work on the new structure will COM
mence at once and be pushed to an
early completion. We hope this is
so and that the long promised depot
is IL sight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
CONDITION
IS SERIOUS

Information from Grand Rapids is
to the effect that the condition of
Judge c. NJ. Webb is serious and
that there is but slight, if any, hope
of his ultimate recovery, a state
ment that will be received with deep
regret by many friends in all parts
of the judicial court, over which he
has presided for so many years. He
is said to be confined to his bed and
that his condition is the result of
hardening of the arteries. He is
in TIE seventy-eighth year of his age
Stevens Point Journal
We are sorry to admit that our old
time friend Judge Charles NJ. Webb.
is seriously sick. He is now confin-
ed to his home and the most of his
time to his bed His apparent trou-
Bile seems to be more of the liver
than any other vital organ. His many
friends in Grand Rapids and vicinity
are hopeful that he will rally and
will be able to get out as formerly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
COMING To
GRAND RAPIDS
UNITED DOCTORS, SPECIALISTS,
WILL BE AT THE DIXON
HOTEL
Thursday, Aug. II and will
remain
ONE DAY ONLY
Remarkable Success of These
Talented Physicians in the
Treatment of Chronic
Diseases.
ONE DAY ONLY
OFFER THEIR SERVICES
FREE OF CHARGE

The United Doctors, licensed by
the state Of Wisconsin for the treat
meRt of deformities and all nervous
and chronic diseases of men, women
and children offer to all who call
on this trip, consultation, examina-
ton, advice free, making no charge
whatever, except the actual cost of
medicine. Ali that is asked in re-
turn for these valuable services is
that every person treated will state
the result obtained to their friends
and thus prove to the sick and afflict
ed in every city and locality, that at
last treatments have been discovered
that are reasonably sure and certain
in their effect
These doctors are considered By
many former patients among Ameri-
cas- leading stomach and nerve spe-
cialists and are experts in the treat
ment of chronic diseases, and SO
great and wonderful have been their
results that in many cases it is hard
indeed to find the dividing line be
tween skill and miracle.
Diseases Of the stomach, mites
tines, blood, skin, nerves, heart,
spleen, kidneys, or bladder, rheQma-
tism, seiatica, diabetes, hed-wetting.
leg ulcers, weak lungs and those af-
flieted with long-standing, deep-seat-
ed, chronic diseases, that have bafs
fled the skill Of the family physician,
should not fail to call.
According to their system no more
operations for appendicitis, gall stone
tumors, goiter or certain forms of ca
Ger. They were among the first in
America to earn the name of the
'Bloodless Surgeons" by doing away
with knife, with blood and with all
pain in the successful treatment OF
these dangerous diseases.
If you have kidney or bladder trou-
bles bring a two ounce bottle of your
urine for chemical analysis and mi
croscopic examination.
Deafness often has been cured in
sixty days.
No matter what your ailmentt may
be, no matter what others may have
told you, no matter whatexperience
YOU may have had with other phySi-
clans, it will be to your advantage to
see them at opce. Have it forever
settled in your mind. Il your case
is incurable they will give you such
advice as may relieve and stay the di
ease. Do not put off this duty you
owe yourself or friends or relatives
who are suffering because of your
sickness, as a visit this time may
help you.
Remember this offer is for one
day only.
Married ladies must come with their
husbands and minors with their par
e eGpPttg.
Office:
The DIXON #oFEt, tG39r9aInSd + Rapids,
Wisconsin.
Hours 10 a. m. to 8 p. m.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
JUST BE WHAT Y,yR
MOTHER THINKS YOU Me-

while wafkkaE down a crowded city
street the oth4f c2fy,
| hear a little urefi4 70 a comrade
tlrn and say:
Say, Jimmie, don't yer know fe he
as happy IS a clam,
Il only was Sc teller dat me mud
der thinks / am"
She thinks 1 am q msnder, and
knows her little lad
Would never mix wild muffin dat MS
ugly, mean or bad;
1 often sit and tink hoy nice ''ltwould
be-gee whfz.
If a Teller was de fe1ter dat his
mudder thinks he is
$50, folks, be yours life OF toll, or
undiluted joy,
ToN still can learn a lesson from
this small unlettered boy;
Don't try 10 be an earthly saint,
with eyes fKAd 9p a star
Just try to be the fellow that your
mother thinks you are"
F. E. .YanHqrne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
PIT SVILLE

Miss Eda Brown of Wausau is a
guest of Miss Emily Sanville.
Del Murray has secured a position
as engineer for the Marshfield Bed
ding Co., and if the work is agreeable
the family will eventually move there
The Misses Hazel Leitzinger, Ca
Uterine King and Ida Parker and Mes
srs. Willis Clark and Russell Lunday
returned Saturday from Stevens Point
where they have been attending the
summer session at the Normal.
Jack SaIter left last Tuesday for
his home at Colby for a months va
cation preparatory to attending Car
roll College, Waukesha the coming
year.
A number of young folks motored ov-
er from Grand Rapids to attend the
base ball dance Saturday evening.
A drive thru this locality would
soon convince anyone that apples can
be successfully grown in this sec
ton; as most of the farmsteads boast
at least of a few trees, while others
have fairly good sized orchards. The
trees are nearly all loaded with de-
licious fruit, the branches in many
cases giving away under the load.
Gus Hetze, two miles east and the
Daemmerich brothers just west of
town have about as fine a bunch of
fruit trees as can be found around
this locality.
A benefit dance was given at Hong
ems hall Saturday evening for the
base ball boys and was we'll attended
nearly forty numbers being sold.
Paul Daemmerich is spending a few
days with relatives at Mosinee.
Miss EIvie Hutchins returned from
La Crosse where she attended Sum
mer school at the Normal.
Chas. Schrinner and family are en-
joying a vacation at Milwaukee and
Waukesha.
Russell Lunday has entered the EN-
ploy of the Wisconsin Telephone Co.
at Stevens Point.
Botanists define a weed as a plant
out of place, Now according to this
there are a good many patches of
misplaced plants on the farms herea-
bouts, not that our farmers are by
any means shiftless because the chief
cause lies with the weather man
While the crops needed cultivation
the wet weather, earlier in the sum-
mer prevented the destruction of a
good share of the trouble, some pests
and as result field free of weeds
Is rarely indeed.
DR. Hart Boyer returned recently
from short visit with his parents
at Sioux Center, Iowa. He reports
that crops out that way do not com
pare with ours, potatoes being a com
plete failure, while other crops are
barely a half crop.
Next Saturday,A ugust II, will be
our first Market Day and our mer-
chants anticipate a record breaking
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
WISCONSIN SCHOOL
FOR THE DEAF

The Wisconsin State School for the
Deaf at Delevan, Wis, opens the next
term on Wednesday, Sept. IL. The
opportunities offered to deaf boys and
girls in this school are not exeelled
In the country. The school is free
to all deaf children of school age
in Wisconsin. Among it's advantages
are:
1. A gooS academic education, in
Guiding two high school courses; a
preparatory one Toy college and an
English course
2 Careful supervision of habits
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10

and morals. Nowhere is there a clea
er-minded lot of students collected
than are DIT this school
3. Excellent domestic science and
manual training facilities together
with various shops of industrial
training.
4. Great attention is paid to
speech and lip reading.
5. Medical attendance is con
stantly at hand for those who need
| it.
g. Board, washing, light, heat and
medical service are all furnished free
to deaf boys and girls of Wisconsin
E. w. Walker, Supt., Delavan, Wis
will be pleased to give further in
formation.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
MANY AUTOS IN LINE

The automobile owners of Grand
Rapids did a nice thing last Thurs
day. At eleven o'clock, twenty-five
Rapids, formed in procession and
conveyed the Sunday school children
of the Congregational church to the
picnic grounds near the Northwestern
r. R. bridge. Each of the children
carried small American flag and the
procession was a beautiful and happy
one-Stevens Point Journal.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10

crowd. A long list of liberal prizes
are offered for the various farm pro-
ducts raised hereabouts.
Bert Ferdon spent a few days last
week at Plainfield and Stevens Point.
Cary Bluffs eight miles northwest
of this city is f irly alive with berry
pickers these days and altho the
blackberry vines were badly damaged
by the fires last summer, most of the
pickers return with we'll filled pals.
Miss Bertha Mitchell spent a few
days with friends at Stevens Point
last week.
Mrs. Hougen returned Monday from
her trip to SheBoygan.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
LEGAL-S.
SUM MONS,

STATE OF WISCONSIN IN CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WOOD COUNTY.
Lawrence University of Wisconsin, Plain
tiff VS. James Hamilton, and Emma G. Ham
ilton, his wife, George W. Hamilton and Ed
ma j. Hamilton, his wife, W. E. Booth, and
Elizabeth j. Booth, his wife, j. w. SegriSt
and Mrs. j. W. Segrist, his wife, Lawrence
Ward, j. E. Ingrahm, defendants.
The State OF Wisconsin to the said defend
ants:
You ARE HEREBY SUMMoND to appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum
mons, exclusive OF the day of service, and
and defend the above entitled action in the
court aforesaid; and i'll case OF your failure
so to do, Judgment Will be rendered against
you according to the demand of the com
plant, of which a copy is herewith served up
on YOU.
CHAs. +. BRIERE,
Plaintiffs Attorney
P. O. Address: Grand RAPIDS, Wood County
wisconsin.
(First pub, July 20, final pub Aug. "a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
LEFT LEG BROKEN

John e, Daily broke the sfnall bene
in his left leg early Sunday morning.
Mr.. Daily had attended the stockhold
ers meeting of the Crooked Rift Roc
and Reel Club Saturday evening aRG
on returning home put his autobo
bile in the garage and started fof
the house. A dog belonging to Mr.
Daily jumping around him caused hin
to stumble and fall breaking the small
,bons ip the left leg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10

Mr. .apd Mrs. GILBERT Marvin enter
tanned "a number Of guests at a pa
yhlioAn party, Friday evening in honor
of theif guest, Miss Belle Hudson
of Wausau, 4 deEg!hFtt1f'ufl supper was
served at seven O'Clock after which
the evening was spent in dancing, A
delightful time is reported by all
present.
Mr.. and Mrs Henry Mccain of
Michigan arrived in the city Thurs
day evening for a visit with Mrs,
John McCauG,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
AUTOMOBILE
GARAGE WORK

George F. Krieger, well known ma
chinist of the west side, has secur-
ed possession of his garage shop from
o. L. Ramstack and is going to make
a speciality of repairing automobiles
vulcanizing tires, etc. He will al
so continue to do all kinds of ma
chine work and repairing. He soil
cts fair share of the local trade
and will do the best of work at mo-
derate prices. Give him a trial. He
will keep supplies on hand, oil, gaso-
line, etc,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
LEGAL NOTICE.
ATE OF WISCONSIN IS

STATE OF WIsCoNSIN-SS
DEF artment of State
NOTICE
Grand Rapids Hollow Concrete Wall Co.
Grand Rapids, Wis. Grand Rapids Cigar Co.
Grand Rapids, Wis
NOTICE Is HEREBY given to you and each
OF you that you have failed to file in this
ONCE the annual report provided for by
chapter 562, laws of 1907.
Now THEREFORE, in compliance with law
to you, Will be forfeited on January l. 1912
providing such annual report is not filed in
Office prior thereto and payment made OF
forfeit fee and costs of publication as there
in provided.
July %. 1911.
JAMES A. FREAR, Secretary of State.
tF1fst publication July27, final pub. Aug 10)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
CARPET WEAVING

[ am now ready to weave rag
carpets and rugs at a reasonable
pr e. Those wishing work OF
this kind can address c. E.
Grimm, RED. No. 8. Box E. /,
on Sth st. w-Dec. 1911
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
METHODIST CHURCH NOTES

The services of the Methodist
church Sunday were of more than us
ual interest because of the special
musical features. AS was announced
is of Morning was Miss Zoua Wood
Of Lafayette. Ind, who certainly met
the expectations of her hearers. Miss
Wood has a voice Of singular sweet
ness, and of wide range, and the
simple dignity and. grace with which
she rendered her selection added mucf
to it's effectiveness and aeceptability.
In the EVENING" Mr.. F. Stamm, one
of the musical faVorites of the city as
sisted in the service and sang the
offertory solo, These special must
cal features are greatly appreciated
by the congregation.
The Epworth League are planning
for an experience social to be given
in the near future, an event which
promises TO De exceedingly interest,"
ing. More will be heard about this
later on.
o o
''Unrealized Ideals" was the theme
of the morning sermon, the speaker
setting forth the idea that idealism
is an instinct of the soul, and that
it is characteristic of all. Therefore
the ideal should be carefully selected
The effect of the ideal is visible in
the life and conduct of the individual
Its outward influence is felt in the
lives OF others. Ideals to be real
lied and useful to man should be in
harmony with the plan and purpose
of God as revealed in the Bible. A
very suggestive sermon.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10

w -. Douglas mail agent on the
500 line between Milwaukee and Ash
land was in the city a guest of Mr.,
and Mrs. T. J. CQcper for a few days.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10
ELECTION Of
OFFICERS AND IN
FISH CHOXDEB|

Tie annual meeting and election of
Officers 81 The Crooked Rift Rod
ard Reel Clap was held at the club
house Saturday evening. The follow
ling officers were chosen for the en-
suing year:
F.eE-G. W. Baker, sr.
ytteePreg-51s F Kellogg.
Sees. ?. PHrga.
Freas.-D. B. PhilleQ.
Following the business meeting a
eho@tater supper was served and the
evening spe4t ip q social way. There
were fourteen meabeFs present.
Will Hiles of DexterVille, who
was operated on some time ago at
the Riverview Hospital has gone bach
home again well. His father James
Hile came over to go back with him.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10

Otto's Pharmacy has just added a
new electrical device for stirring or
assembling refreshing drinks at their
soda fountain 1t works like charm
and is a labor saving device. The
latest popular drink here is Borden 8
Matted Milk with or without an egg.
Call for it On your next visit and
we wager you will be found there of
ten after the first sample
James and Effie Forbes of Webster
South Dakota, have been visiting their
Grandpa Forbes in the town of Port
Edwards and their Grandma Granger
in the town of s, gel. They were in
the city Friday with their uncle
Henry seeing the points of interest
here.
A telephone message was received
at 5 o'clock p. m. on Thursday from
f, Link. at Watertown, Wis, by Mr.
Werle. saying that Mr.. Link and
family had reached that city all O.
K. without mishap at o'clock p M
They left Grand Rapids at 1880 a.
m, and reached there at 5 p. m.-9
and one-haIf hours including stops.
The distance was 140 miles. There
were five in the car and their bag
gage for a two weeks visit. This
is a pretty good record for a 20 H
P. Buick that has been in service for
several years and run by an amateur
with only about two months expert
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-10

BE-. D. A. Teller, dentist, office
in old Wood County National bank
building. Phone No. so. Residence
No. $50. If
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The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-07-07

Peter j. OCaaghan Of Chicago president of the National
Catholic Total Abstinence Union who of the speak
the last national convention of the AntSaloon League
Chcago DR. v A Ellsworth Of Massachusetts,; Professor
P. j. Lennox
The sessions of the congress will be held in the Kurhaus
at Scheveningen. The subjecmatter of the program is d
vded into two groups The Relation Of Society to Alec
holism and 'The Relation Of the State to Alcoholism
-Four sessions given to the discussion of what society
and must do The question the best organization Of
society will first be discussed.
The work of the state in dealing with temperance will also
be discussed in four sessions Liquor legislation will be
given session. while alcohol in the colonies and the rea
ton of the courts to alcohol will occupy two sessions Lastly
there will be the question how the help of
be gained in the conflict against alcoholism The official
opening will be preceded by two religious services and at
the opening session survey will be given of the progress
of the temperance reform various countries since the Lon
don congress two years ago,
The Illinois issue. (Chicago, Ill. ;) 1906-1912, 1911-07-07
THE ILLINOIS ISSUE
,blest Roman of Them All

eff call that committee Farwel will be there and then
there will be hell to pay 1t takes grace and grit
do work such this has done and doing day by day.
week by week, and year by year. than did to lead the
charge of the Light Brigade at Balaklava
Mr. Farwell born in Leomnster Massachusetts, on
October g 1852 He graduated from the public school and
to Chicago in 1869 working his way up from office
boy to travelling salesman Had he followed the selfish in
wealth and auence like thousands and Of thousands
of others who live their lives Of selfish and then pass
out from among us 'unwept unhonored and msung" We
love Arthur Buage Farwe for the enemies he has made
AS champion Of law and order he has made himself
that will live long after he has gone. Living his humble
home in Hyde Park the wetodo and wealthy citizens of
that community must realize if they stop to think that
much their freedom and the freedom of their children from
the open dram shop and the train of gamblers and
vendors that follow everywhere the saloon goes is due
the work of this and the Protective Association he rep
resents.
When a of Mr.. Farwell's conservation,
naturally ask ourselves "Wha are the sources of his
strength? We asked Mr. Farwell this question day
and his quick reply Frst mother; what I inherited
from her. what she taught Second little BuTage, my
boy who died March TO- 1885, who every night used pray
that universal prayer of childhood Now lay down
Sleep and then finish with little comprehensive
that he formulated for himself God bless the little boys,
God bless the big boys God bless the ladies' and his little
coffin consecraed life to help that little fellows
prayer How we'll he has done it we know in part only.
It faith that day this great wicked city will
rise to full appreciation of Arthur Burage Farwel and
give him due recognition.