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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
VESPER NO 2.

We are blessed with excellent wea-
Their How thankful we should be for
it and for the beautiful springtime.
The new Hotel Monogram is nearing
completion and will soon be open tC
the general public.
Geo. Martin, president of the State
Bank of Vesper and wife, Owen Oil
yer, Miss B. Woodman, bookkeepeT
for the Foundry, Mr.. Chas. Schauer
Frank and Joe Peterle and Frank Do
vic are boarding at the Hotel Mono
gram
Owen Oliver returned Wednesday
noon from a few days visit at his
home in Waukesha.
Mrs Martin, wife of our banker
is here on an extended visit.
The people of Vesper are going to
be treated with a good big circus,
May goth.
C. R. Goldsworthy returned Friday
from a business trip to Milwaukee.
The fishermen of Vesper are hav-
ing fine sport catching bullheads be
low the dam.
W. H. Bean has just purchased a
new horse for his livery stable.
The Vesper Wood Mfg. Co. have e
rected a sample silo near their plant
for demonstration purposes.
Rev. A. F. Klein of PittsviIle,
preached an eloquent and appropri-
ate sermon at the school house on
Mothers Day, Sunday evening.
Mr.. Mann purchased a fine work
horse of E. A. Bean Of Grand Rap
ids Friday.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
A SURPRISE PARTY


Miss Beatrice Hewitt, the ten
year-old daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. c.
E. Hewitt, invited several Of her
young lady friends to her home on
18th avenue, Saturday afternoon. The
occasion was a surprise party on Mrs
Sarah Shepherd of Berlin, who is an
aunt Of Beatrice and who is making
visit with friends in this city
Light refreshments were served dur
ing the afternoon and games were
played. The little ones seemed to
have enjoyed the event and Mrs. Shep-
herd was well pleased and delighted
with the party which her neice ar
ranged for her benefit.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
LEGALS.
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PROOF OF WILL.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY COURT
In Probate.
State of Wisconsin, L.
County OF Wood %
In the matter of the last VIII and Testa-
ment of Caroline NJ. Ward, deceased
WHEREAS, An instrument in writing pur-
porting to be the last viii and testament or
caroline NJ. Ward, deceased, late OF Grand
Rapids, County, OF w God, State of Wisconsin,
has been filed in this office;
AND WHEREAS, Application has been made
by Esther Nj. Jero praying that the same be
proven and admitted TO probate, according
TO the laws OF the state, and that letters test
Antary be granted thereon according to
law;
IT is ORDERED, That said application be
heard before this Court, at a regular term
thereof, to be held at the probate ONCE, in
the City OF Grand Rapids, Wisconsin ION the
9th day OF June, A. ID. 1911, at 10 O'Clock a. m.
AND 1T IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice
OF time and place appointed for hearing said
application be given TO all persons interested
by publishing a copy of this order for three
weeks successfully in the WOOD COUNTY
REPORTER, newspaper printed and pub
lShed IN said county, previous to said hear
ing.
Dated May End, 1911
By the Court,
b. M. VAUGHAN, W. j.. CONWAY,
ALL y Tor Petitioner. County Judge.
First pub. May 4, final pub, May 49,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
ORDER LIMITING TIME TO PRE-
SENT CLAIMS AND NOTICE
TO CREDITORS.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY - IN
COUNTY COURT.
n the matter OF the last Will of Adolub
Painter, deceased.
Letters testamentary on the estate OF
Adolph PAINTER late of the City of Grand Rap
ids, in said County of Wood, deceased, having
been duly granted to Mary Painter by this
court:
IT IS ORDERED, That the time from the date
hereof until and including the first Monday
Of December, A. D., 1871 be and the same is
hereby fixed as the time within which all
creditors oftheisaid Adolph Painter, deceased,
shail present their claims for examination
and allowance.
and demands of all persons against the said
AdoIph Painter, deceased, be examined and
adjusted before this Court, at it's Court Room
IN the Court House in the City of Grand Rap
ids, IN said County. at the regular term there
OF appointed to be held on the first Tuesday
OF December. 1911, and all creditors are here
by notified thereof.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED, That notice of the
time and place at which said claims and de-
mdndS viii be examined and adjusted as
aforesaid, and OF the time above limited for
said creditors to present their Gains and
demands. De given by publishing a copy OF
weeks, once in each week, in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, a newspaper published
IN the county OF Wood, the first utilization
to be within fifteen days of the date hereof.
Dated this 9Th day of May, 1911.
BY the Court,
B. NJ. VAUGHAN, w. j. CONWAY
Atty. for Executrix, County Judge
Grand Rapids. Wis.
First publication May II, final pub. June ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
TAKEN WITH
HYSTERICAL FIT

Considerable excitement was caus-
ed on the wagon bridge Monday nigh
at 9}o'clock when Mrs. Chas. Water,
man, widow lady, was taken with
an historical fit and felIupon the
bridge. She laid there about twenty
minutes before anyone came to her
help. She was then taken to DR.. #.
x Pomainville's office in the First
National Bank building, where she
came to and then went to the Heron
House for the night Tuesday morn
ing she was all right again.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
PLOVER

Mrs Mile Pierce took tea with
her friend Miss Dickerman on Tues
day.
The young people of the Literary
Society gave a social in the G. A. R.
Hall FRIDAY evening.
Mrs. G. L. Wilmot has been instru-
mental in having the cemetery clean
ed. The work has been forwarded
during the past week and the place
looks nice All who are interested
are requested to send their remittance
to the Treasurer, M. F. Pierce.
NJ. f. Pierce spent Wednesday in
Medford it being the birthday of his
son Frank.
George Yorton, who recently NOV
ed to Chelsea has returned and bought
the fremont House formerly run by
Mr. Chapel and has moved in. Mr..
Chapel retiring from business will oc
cnpy a small house near the Green
Bay depot
Earl Newly who recently left his
farm to work as brakeman for the Soc
company has had the misfortune OF
losing his right hand He got it in
jured some time ago and though nc
bones were broken, thought it was sc
ting along all right when gangrene
set in and he had it amputated.
William Carley has just recovered
from an attack of throat trouble and
is able to walk around in his usual
~ dignified manner.
The friends of Miss Chloris Blais-
dell were somewhat surprised as they
read in last weeks Stevens Point
Journal the account of her marriage
with - by Judge Muratt
on--- He is employed in
a marble shop. They will be al
home at Mr.. Blaisdell's for a time.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
D. 4. \.
HOstesses Mrs. H. H. Voss and
Miss GiIkey.

All Dab Wa Gam Chapter D. A.
R. were entertained Monday afternoon
May Is, at the home of Mrs. Fl. Voss
in Nel1oosa. Ten members and three
guests were present.
At this meeting Miss Gilkey gave
a report of the D. A. R. Congress re.
Gently held in Washington, D. c.
Mrs. Burt and Mrs. Johnson of Ne
koosa furnished the ladies with two
beautiful vocal duets.
Dainty refreshments were served.
A picnic for Flag Day, June 14th is
planned.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
Summons

CIRCUIT COURT, WOOD COUNTY
Estella A. Shea, plaintiff; VS.. Emil Orig
non. Cloa Grignon his WIFE, william F. Shea
sole heir OF w, J. Shea. deceased, and Mrs
William F. Shea, wife OF said William F.
Shea, defendants.
The State of Wisconsin:-to the said de-
PENDANTS;
You are hereby summoned to appear with
in twenty days after service of this sum
mons, exclusive OF the day of service, and
defend the aboYs entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your failure so
to do tugdment will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint
B. NJ. VAUGHAN
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
P. o. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood Co..
Wisconsin,
Action to forcIose a mortgage and for
Judgment for deficiency.
First publication May f. final pub. June 81
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
SOUTH RUDOLPH

Sunday and Monday we were Wis
tied again by a light rainfall which
did the crops a heap of good, making
them grow.
We understand that Jacob Kuter in
tends to buy a heavier team as they
have some breaking to do for Oliver
Dudley on his farm in Rudolph.
Will Kuter is again sending his
cream over to Glover Hill Creamery,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PROOF OF WILL

STATE OF WISCONSIN, WOOD COUNTY COURT
In Probate.
State OF Wisconsin, CO
County OF Wood %
In the matter OF the last will and tesla
ment OF Henry LeTendre, deceased.
WHEREAS, an instrument, in writing FUR
porting to be the last Will and teStamt MT OF
Henry LeTendre, deceased, late OF Port Ed
wards, Wood County, Wis. has been filed in
this office;
AND WHEREAS, application has been made
by Amelia COrrlVeau his daughter, praying
that 1.-THE same be proven and admitted to
probate, according to the laws of this state
and that letters testamentary be granted
thereon according to law;
IT IS ORDERED, that said application be
heard before me, at the probate office, in the
city of Grand Rapids, Wood county, Wis
on the 9th day OF June, A. D. 1911, at 10
O'Clock, a. m.
AND IT is FURTHER ORDERED, that notice
OF the time and place appointed for hearing
said application be given to all persons in
terested, by publishing copy of this order
for three weeks successfully, in the WOOD
COUNTY REPORTER, newspaper printed in
said county, previous to said hearing.
Dated, May 9Th, 1911.
By the Court,
W. j. CONWAY, County Judge.
First publication May II, final pub. May 25.)
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
SUNDAY SCHOOL
GLASS PICNIC

Mrs. B. G. Eggert entertained her
Sabbath school class Of twelve young
ladies at a picnic Saturday afternoon
given on the grounds adjacent to
Mr.. and Mrs Mosher's home at the
mouth Of Bole's Greek. There were
twelve girls present. They enjoyed
boating on the Wisconsin river and
gathered flowers on the island just
opposite the main shore. Mrs
Mosher served a nice supper for
the young people and some of the
mothers who we're present.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
MEMORIAL SERVICES

Memorial services will be held
at the Methodist church Sunday morn
ing in honor of Mrs Mary Dougherty-
Gile, a member of that church and
formerly a resident of this city and
a teacher in our public schools for
many years.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
NOTICE OF SALE ON FORECLOs-
uRE,

STATE OF WISCONSIN CIRCUIT COURT FOR
WOOD COUNTY.
Brainard T. Worthington. plaintiff vs.
Mary =. Stout and +, j. Wood, defendants.
Pursuant to judgement of foreclosure
anC sale rendered and entered in the above
entitled action in the court aforesaid on the
18th day OF March 1910, no part OF which
judgement has been paid, !, John Schunitt,
sheriff OF Wood County, Wisconsin, will on
the Bird day OF June, 1911, at ten O'Clock in the
forenor n, at the front door or north door OF
the court house in the city of Grand Rapids
in said county, offer for sale and sell at pub
lie auction, to the highest bidder for cash,
the following described lands to-Wit:
TRACT ONE. The southeast quarter OF the
northeast quarter o section fifteen in town
ship twenty-one north of range three east,
except lots nine and ten in block eighteen,
and lot four in block nineteen in the old plat
OF the village of Remington;
TRACT Two. Lots one, two, three and
forty-one of block thirty according to said
plat of said village of Remington, all of said
lands being in Wood County, Wisconsin
JOHN SCHMITT,
Sheriff OF Wood County, Wisconsin.
B. NJ. VAUGHAN,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
(First publication April. 20. final June IL
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
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, RID. No. 6. Box E. /,
on 9Th st. w-Dec. 1911
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18

sin of hot water. Soak the feet in this
for full fifteen minutes, gently mas
saying the sore parts. (Less time will
not give desired results) All sore
ness instantly disappears and the corn
or callous can be easily peeled off. 1t
may be necessary to repeat this for a
number of nights for a complete cure,
but if adhered to it will surely succeed.
A little olive oil rubbed on the part
is very beneficial. This Calocide is a
very remarkable preparation for all
foot ailments and is no longer confined
to doctors use. Any druggist has it
in stock or will quickly get it from his
wholesale house. A twenty-five cent
package is usually sufficient to put the
worst feet in fine condition. Bad smell
ing feet and tender feet need only a
few treatments, likewise with infiamed
buniOns This item will be welcomed
by persons who have tried Intellectual
powders and tablets.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18

STATE OF WISCONSIN. IN CIRUIT COURT FOR
WOOD COUNTY
Frank Hafermann, plaintiff, VS.. Mason
GrOSVenOrS, unknown owners and all heirs,
grantees and representatives of the above
named person, defendants.
THE STATE OF WISCONSIN TO THE SAID DE-
PENDANT:
You ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to appear
within twenty days after service of this sum
mons, exclusive OF the day OF service, and
defend the above entitled action in the court
aforesaid; and in case of your failure to do
so, Judgment Will be rendered against you
according to the demand of the complaint
OF which copy is herewith served on you.
CHAS. E. BRIERE,
PLAINTIFFS Attorney.
P. O. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wis.
The above action is brought by the plain
tiff, to establish his title and claim and to
forever bar the above mentioned defendants,
known and unknown, against having or
claiming any right or title, adverse to the
plaintiff, in and to the following described
premises: The North West Quarter of the
North East Quarter (NWA of NE14) OF section
TWenty-seven cd, and the South West Quar-
ter of the South East Quarter (SWI OF the
SEQ of section twenty (22), all OF Town
ship Twenty-Five (22), North OF Range Five
(5) East.
CHAs. +. BRIERE,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
P. 0. Address: Grand Rapids, Wood
County, Wis
tFirst pub. April q, final pub. June ~
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
Over HaIf-Century.

Humphreys Specifics have
been used by the people with
satisfaction for more than SO
years. Medical Book sent free
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
VIM. WALDO, o. D.
Expert SpeciaIist.

in scientific treatment and correction
of eyes. Removes poor eyesight, dir
mess, headaches and nervousness by
scientifically directing light rays on
the eye nerves.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18

known to sci
ence: Dissolve
2 tablespoonfuls
of Calocide COM
pound in a ha-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
MUSHROOM CORNS
Most Painful of All Foot Ailments
How to Cure Them.


The Mushroom corn is SO called from
Ats pltted cone top, resembling a tiny
mushroom. 1t burrows deep into the
toe and gets more inflamed than other
corns. For the quick relief and cure of
these and all corns and callouses the
following is the most effective remedy
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
w. MELVIN RUCKLE, M, I

Practice limited to eye, ear. nose
and throat. Glasses fitted correctly.
Eye and Ear Surgeon to Riverview
Hospital. Office Wood Co. Bank Bldg.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
6EHEL-

Mrs Brigham. who has been caring
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18
A. B. Jewell, District Manager
For Prudential Life Ins. Co.

rate ON 1000 policy at any age of
any old line company. Residence 964
First street north, Grand Rapids, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18

TRY A WANT AID.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-05-18

o o o o o o
o MEN TO PATRONfZE. o
Painting and finishing done in
first class style. Call on Will Suhr,
Phone 279. If.
DR.. d. A Teller, dentist, office
in old Wood County National bank
building Phone No 60. Residence
No 130 tt.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-18

cemia. anatomically marked by sub
Serious and sub-endocardinal hemorr-
hayes in the more acute forms. by oc-
casional involvement Of the lymph
nodes and spleen, by degenerative
changes in the parenchyma Of heart,
liver and kidneys, and probably also
by certain alterations in the bone.
marrow Of the long bones Of the limbs.
The chief and most constant mani
albuminuria. The former is remittent
or intermittent. not uncommonly at
more or less regular intervals, while
the latter IL transitorv and frequently
synchronous with the febril exacer-
bations.
Many cases Of swamp fever termin-
ate fatally without . marked reduce
ton in the red blood cells. a fact
DENYING the popular conception Of
The blood Of An animal may rsmian
virulent for - long As thirty-hve
months after the initial infection,
without the infected horse manifest.
ing any clinical evidence of the fact.
Such non-clinical infection carriers
probably play an important part in
nlanent centArs Of infection.
Both trypan>blue and atoxyl arc
worthless in the treatment Of the dis
ease.
In the light Of present knowledge
operators must depend upon such
nroEhylActic measures a. the destruc-
ton OF diseased animals. segregation
OF suspects. care in introducing new
horses into the stable. the safe-gut.rd
ing OF food and water supply from
urino contamination. pasture drainage
and stable dtSinfcct;On.
The authors of the bulletin arc Drs.
L.. Van En-. T.. ID. Harris and A. T..
Schalk.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-18
PHIL PORTER NEARLY
KILLED IN A
HOTEL
Gas Heater Consumed Oxy-
gen and Sleeping Man
Saved by Fail.

Phil Porter. son of c. NJ. Porter,
OF the Beach Manufacturing COM
pany. who was formerly employed in
this city. but VIII is now OF the road
for the G%aar-Scott company Of Fargo,
narrowly escaped death from suffoca-
ton at Westhope.
Westhope is n Of the towns in the
state supplied with natural gas. Mr..
Porter lit the small gas heater in his
room In the hotel before retiring. The
room was small and with the transon1
closed and the storm window nailed
on, there was very little ventilation
In the room.
He awakened about / O'Clock at
night and felt dazed. He tried TO sit
up In bed but was powerless. He roll
cd on Of the bed and lost con.
seriousness. Another guest at the
motel In the next room was awakened
by n noise Of Porter's falling to the
heard means.
He called the proprietor Of the
and the door was unlocked and Mr..
Porter dragged into the hallway and
fresh air. Owing to the fact that
there was no ventilation in the room
the gas heater had exhausted the
supply OF oxygen. y physician who
was called stated that had Porter not
rolled onto the floor that he would
have been dead in fifteen minutes. He
was revived at tho end OF twenty
minutes or so and rested in Westhope
for a. day. recovering from his ex-
pertence and the shock of his narrow
escape from death. He arrived in he
city Friday evening still rather shaky
from the experience.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-18
SWAMP FEVER GIVEN
VERY THOROUGH
REVIEW
Agricultural Bulletin Con.
tains Valuable Inforrna-
ton For Farmers

The most thorough investigation
made on swamp fever is reported in
bulletin No. ~. Of the North Dakota
experimental station. A complete his
0 is also given Of swamp fever and
eiohty.three references are given OF
observations and Investigations re.
ported from all parts of tho world.
The authors have determined that
swamp fever can he transmitted
through the blood and urine Of in
fected animals and that a horse may
be capable Of transmitting II disease
tl1irty-fvc months after being infected
while apparently perfectly sound. The
bulletin is illustrated with charts and
plates, several Of which are colored.
rho following summary is given:
Swamp fever Is a disease Of infec-
tion. transmissiblc by s~ubcutaneous
md i]ntravcnous injection and by in
sestion through the alimentary canal.
Tho virus producing the disease In
contained in the blood and urine Of
affected animals. but It is absent from
the fneces.
Tho virus has thus far been demOn-
strated only In an interchangeable
form.
The virus is resistant to the severe
freezing weather Of Tho most north
crn climates.
transmission of tic disease to healthy
n,.imals by means Of insects and para
rites, animals contract tho disease
naturally by the ingestion Of food and
water, contaminated by the urine Of
an infected horse.
The disease Is essentially A sept
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1911-11-18
QUEEN zEPHRA' TO
Be PRESENTED BY
LOCAL TALENT
Sisters Securing ITO
People For Merry Must
cal Extravaganza

Queen Zephra," d musical cxtrav.
aganza Of greater magnitude and
splendor than anything that has ever
before been presented in this city Is
to be presented under the auspices Of
the knights of Pythias for an entire
week beginning Monday. December
II. The cast is being selected today
and the first rehearsal will be held
Monday afternoon. It is a produce
ton that requires 10 people and
everyone OF these will be local talent.
There arc fourteen in the cast. seven.
ty In the dance ensemble. a chorus OF
forty voices and a young ladies' fancy
military drill requiring twentS-four.
y seven piece orchestra will con
pany the musical numbers and 500
costumes will be shown and an en-
tire carload Of scenery.
The production will be put on un.
der the direction of H. ]. Booth.
manager and director Of a firm that
has met with wonderful success in
the work. File is already here toeeth-
err with f. a. Drake. business manag-
or and A. C. Barnsdale. assistant
weeks to train he company and
guarantee that it will be n Of the
finest home talent attractions ever
attempted in this city.
The Fythian sisters are engaged in
the work of selecting the different
classes for the dancing and chorus
acts and arc meeting with splendid
success. The heavy parts will be
taken by some Of the best talent in
the city and Grand Forks may ex-
pect to soc something unusually good
when this merry musical extravagan-
"a. is put on. 1t will lie staged at the
Metropolitan theatre for five nights.