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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
A MECHANICAL WONDER.

A Berlin inventor has succeeded,
after years Of toll, in making an ar
tifcial man who can walk, make all
movements, speak, sing, laugh and
whistle. 1t is Hfesize figure, and
so natural an imitation as to be COM
pletely deceptive a yard away. "Oc-
cultus," as the figure is named, obeys
words Of command, such as march"
and halt" and he answers any ques-
ton put to him. It is not an illu-
sion or trick. 1t is a piece Of pure
mechanical work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

The British Museum has acquired
from the London Missionary society
a remarkable collection of old Poly
nesian idols brought over by the
missionaries in the first half of the
last century. Among the most curl
Gus of these idols are the district
gods" from Mangaia, in the Hervey
islands. They are from four to five
feet high and deliberately carved. The
stems are bound round with cord.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Classified,

What kind Of voice has that Mrs
Highcy, anyhow" asked Squiggles.
Il don't know exactly" said Dudd-
leigh I'm not up on voices, but l
should say, judging from her pertina-
city in singing 'Cavalleria Rusticana'
from a. N. to 10 p. M every day
of the week, that she's what you might
call an 'intermezzo soprano. "-Har
per's Weekly.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
MAN MARPIES TO ECONOMIC
Cheaper to Support Wife Than to Pay
Housekeeper, Says Judge in
Washington Court.

WaIla Walla, Wash.-Archiba1d It'd
arlington, who last summer paid $500
FOR two kisses he stole from Mrs
Elsie Van Zante, of Spokane, and
then devised a cheaper method of Sc
curing them by marrying Eta McMan-
mis-. was divorced by order Of the SUI
perior court on complaint of his wife
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
RIDDLE OF SPHINX SOLVED

According to Prof. George A. Refs
ner of Harvard university, the ele-
ments of the riddle of the Sphinx
that compose a riddle no longer are
as follows:
Identity. A portrait head of Ceph-
rem, builder of the second pyramid.
Joined to the crouching body of a
lion
Symbolism. The familiar idea, COM
mon to both the Egyptian and Assy-
rian civilizations, of joining the head
Of a great ruler to the body of the
most dreaded of beasts to typify the
protection Of the great king gives his
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
American Made Very Ill by Strong
Emetic Forced Into Hin-Had Not
Contemplated Suicide.

Partisan American resident In
Paris had an unpleasant experience at
the Casino at Enghien the other day.
He was playing baccarat on a system
of his own By this system he loses
only a fixed sum. When that is gone
he refuses TO stake any more.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

The findings of the court are to the
effect that Tiderington married sim
ply to save the cost of a housekeeper
<and that he had abused and humiliat-
ed her in every way. She secured a
divorce and about $500.
Tiderington has two children by a
former wife and a year ago adver-
Used for a governess. Mrs. Van Zante
answered, and when she called on
Tiderington he kissed her. She
brought suit for $1,000 and got $500
Shortly after the verdict he married
the woman from whom he has now
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
chiId's Request

Bobby's aunt had often brought him
liked very much except for their size.
One day he sided up to her coaxing-
ly and said: "Auntie, next time you
buy chocolate mice, won't you please
buy rats?
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
HIGHEST OF PosToFF!CEs

Waldorf, Colo, at an elevation of
$4,000 feet above sea level, claims
to be the highest post Office in the
world. From this place of only a
few houses, a wagon road leads up
over Argentine Pass, the highest
wagon road (not traiD, in the world.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
CAT ADOPTS A RABBIT.

Scorched and driven from its home
by brush burners on the farm of
Elihu Wheeler of Schooner Creek,
Ind, a baby rabbit was captured by
Mr.. Wheeler and is now a sleek and
satisfied member of a cat family at
Wheeler's home. The rabbit is treat
ed in all ways as one Of the original
family of kittens
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

strong emetic down his throat, and the
poor man became very i'll, indeed.
Il was not until too late that he was
allowed to explain the lozenge was
quinine. The casino authorities thought
he had lost his last louis in a literal
sense and had decided to save his
Efe' without allowing him time to ex
plain he was not taking poison
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
SIGN SEEN MANY MILES.

What is presumably the largest
sign in the state of Washington was
recently constructed on the east
bank of the Columbia river just
above the town of Beverly 1t ad-
vertises the location of new orchards,
the new irrigation district being
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
LAST OF THE ROOKERlES.

The Gray's Inn rookery, where pair
of carrion crows have been nesting,
is the last rookery OF any Importance
left in London. Rocks still visit Lon
don in considerable quantities, but
they nest nowhere except at Gray's
inn. Yet few years back there were
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Vacation Scheme.

81 have gotten great deal of pleas
ure from anticipating the trip"
More pleasure, possibly, than
you'll get from the trip itself"
That's what 1 think. So I've de-
cided to stay at home and save the
money"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Courtesy Brings $4,000.

Atlanta, Ga-William R. O'Neal.
cambridge, Ca, exchanged lower
for an upper sleeping berth four years
ago with ]. T. Young of Oakland, Cal,
who was travelling for his health. In
his will Mr.. Young left $4,000 to the
Georgian, who is &c years old, in re-
turn for the courtesy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

of perfumery, but the musk itself is
not cheap, and it is one of the duties
of the attendant of the mammal house
to collect it. 1t is then sold through
regular channels and Is one of the
sources Of revenue to the zoo, al
though a small one
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Wins in Borrowed Coat.

Chicago being denied admis-
sion to the probate court because he
was in his shirt sleeves, James Sulli-
van, 200-pound liveryman,, borrowed
a coat from 100-pound assistant Judge
Rainey and won his case.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

dows of passing trains it catches the
eye Of the traveller and may be cas-
lily seen for a distance of several
miles. The sign is nearly a quarter
of a mile long, the letters are 40 feet
wide and 100 feet high.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Smallest Postoffice in Colorado.

Greeley, Colo,-The smallest post
office in Colorado consists of a tome-
to can spiked to a tree at Alvo, 80
miles northeast of here. 1t serves go
families.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
THEY BELIEVED IT POISON

He had reached his limit of losses
and, turning to a lady next to him,
said: There goes my last louis.
shall not play any more"
At the same moment he took a lit
tie box out of his pocket and slipped
a white lozenge into his mouth. Four
attendants instantly caught him from
behind, lifted him out Of his chair and
carried him to the police station The
doctor in attendance there poured a
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Exclaimed.

Katie" said Mike. IF ye're after
listening tonight and hear an inaudible
whisper underneath your window, tbs
esilf that's keepin quiet. "-Har
9er's Bazaar
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

had soreness in each side, could not
stand tight clothing, and was irregular.
/ was completely run down On ad-
vice I took Lydia z. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound and Liver Pills and
am enjoying good health. 1t is now
more than two years and I have not
had an ache or pain since do all my
own work, washing and everything,
and never have the backache any more.
l think your medicine is grand and /
praise it to all my neighbors. If you
think my testimony will help others
you may publish it. Mrs. OLLIE
WOoDALL, Morton's Gap, Kentucky.
Backache is a symptom of organic
weakness or arrangement. If you
have backache don't neglect it. To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the trouble. Nothing we
know of will do this so surely as Lydia
E. Pinkham's Compound.
Write to Mrs. Pinkham, al
Lynn, Mass, for special advice.
Your letter will be absolutely
confidential. and the ady-ice free,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

my health was very
bad and l had a
continual backache
which was simply
awful. l could not
stand on my feet
long enough to cook
a meals vic t u a Is
without my back
nearly killing me,
and / would have
such dragging SEN
| IS a tions | could
Ihardly hear If. 7
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

Over $500 years ago the Egyptian
astronomers adopted the present
week of seven days. wholly disasso-
ciated from the lunar and solar cycles
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17

been divorced, and who was forced to
leave him, she says, after about three
months of married life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Storage Eggs Hatch.

Springfield, Mass.-A Springfield
hen was recently set on a dozen stor-
age eggs. Eight Matched, resulting in
six varieties of fowl
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
Natural Selection

When / fall in love, l want the
pick of youth and beauty"
Then why not pick a bud?"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-08-17
THAT
WFUL
BACkACHE
Cured by Lydia E. Pinknam's
Vegetable Compound

Morton's Gap, Kentucky.-'T suf-
fered two years with female disorders,
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04
EAGLES READY
FOR THEIR TRIP
Special Train Leaves Monday Morn
ing And Badges Will Contain
RObinsOn's Likeness.

In order to make the Eagles Spec.
ial train which will leave here to.
morrow morning at 7:40 o'clock fol-
the annual state convention of Fra
ternal Order of Eagles at Little Rock
complete Eagle train, Cotton Belt
officials are arranging that Engine
No. 209, corresponding with the num-
Der of the local aerie, shall pull the
coaches full of Eagles to the capital
city. A number of others were add
ed to the list of Eagles yesterday
who will go ON the special.
The Pine Bluffians will wear
badges bearing the pictures of the
former Worthy State President Ben
Robinson. of this city The badges
which are of unusually pretty de-
signs will have three streamers of
red, white and blue trimmed in gold.
The local lodge furnished the Pine
Bluff Eagles with jaunty little canes
TOR the occasion which nave small
white pennant attached bearing the
F. o, E. emblem. Each Eagle on the
Eagle special will wear hat band
of red white and blue
The departure of the local dele
cation amid the flare of the trumpets
of SCOTS band and bedecked with
innumerable prstty emblems and
badAes of he Ehglesf Convention,
promises to be a gay event. Past
Worthy President Louis Schmidt and
wife have announced that they will
also be with the local delegates
abord the Eagle Special.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04
YOUNG PUTNAM HELD
TO GRAND JURY
Chauffeur, Accused Of Manslaughter.
Given Preliminary Hearing Be
fore Magistrate ]. A. Frazier.
is Admitted Bail.

Following a preliminary hearing
yesterday morning before Magistrate
]. A. Frazier on charge OF man,
slaughter in connection with the
Thursday afternoon from injuries
sustained in being run into by ma
chine driven by William Putnam, the
chauffeur was bound over TO await
the action of the Jefferson county
grand Jury His bond was fixed at
$1,000 by Judge Grace and the ac-
cused young man was given his liber-
ty. The bond was signed by Pinch
back Taylor, and Messrs Steed,
uncles of Putnam.
The young defendant was in court,
accompanied by his widowed mother.
A number of witnesses were heard,
but little new testimony to bring out
facts other than have been published,
was brought cut. Among the wit
Misses Steed, cousins of Putnam,
who were in the car when the Karriz
woman was hurt. They testified that
the car was not being run at any
great speed. Putnam, who was de-
Tended by Attorney j NJ. Shaw said
that he was not going faster than
ten miles an hour; that he saw the
woman crossing the street and when
he tried to turn out of her way she
walked into the car and was knocked
down by tire, which was tied onto
the side of the car He says be be-
gan to blow his signal horn when
he saw that the accident could not
be averted, but some of the witnesses
say they heard no signal. District
Attorney Nixon represented the State
The Karriz woman will be buried
today in the Catholic cemetery.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04
FOREST PARK Is
LEASED BY CHEROT
Popular For General Manager of
Transit Company to Reopen
Amusement Park This
Month.

! F. e. Cherot, who for number of
years has been treasurer and general
manager of the Citizens Light and
Transit company, has come to the
rescue of Pine Bluff, and this city
will not be parkless this season.
Mr., Cherot is now putting through
plans for the opening Of Forest Park
for this season. 1t is understood that
the opening will take place between
June 10 and June 20.
Among the promised attractions to
be furnished at the park this season
under management of Mr.. Cherot are
fine vaudeville bills good moving pic
lures and classy music. Music will
be furnished every night during the
summer and number of musical
comedy companies will play engage
ments. Mr., Cherot has lease OF
three years on Forest Park He has
and has had large orce of men at
work on improving the grounds for
some time.
In connection with operating the
Park Mr. Cherot plans to open "a pub
lie accounting office in this city.
Mr.. Cherot resigned 1.-THE general
managership of the Transit company
about a year ago, his health failing
him. He still retains the position as
treasurer, however. Mr.. Cherot, who
is known to Pine Bluffians as a gen.
tleman of the highest type and his
dealings with the public have always
been accepted as clean and fair.
In his undertaking to furnish Pine
Bluff an up TO date park he will no
doubt make a success He expects
to have good clean attractions, and
in return is expecting his financial
part of the venture Mr. Cherot will
give his personal attention to the
operating of the park and this should
insure an amusement place worthy
OF the patronage if every Pine Bluffian
The new manager is now comforting
with eastern companies in an effort
to get concessions of various kinds.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04
FIX DATE FOR
MEXICO ELECTION


Mexico City, June "A special
election proclamation issued today by
Provisional President DeLaBarra
fixes October as the day for the
election of Presidential electors who
will choose president to succeed
Diaz. The electors are to meet to
select President on October Is, which
falls on Sunday. Madero is certain
to be nominated and one of his op-
ponents is likely to be General
Reyes, although no member of the
Reyes party will confirm this, pend
ing the arrival of the General, who
is now en- route from Havana.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04

Certainly kerosene Is somewhat
cheaper than electricity; 1t Is also
much less convenient. clearly and
healthful. After you have once used
electric lights. 1t Is "nevermore" for
kerosine. Citizens Light and Transit
Company. II
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04
HAIR SOFT AS SILK.
New Scientific Treatment Kills Dan
druff Germs. and Makes Hair Soft.

New Scientific Treatment Kills Dan
druff Germs. and Makes Hair Soft.
1t is an accepted fact, a proven
fact, that dandruff is "a germ disease;
and it is also a demonstrated fact
that Newbro's Herpicide kills the
dandruff germ. Without dandruff
falling hair would stop, and thin hair
Will thicken. Herpicide not only
kills the dandruff germ, but it also
makes hair as soft as silk. It is the
most delightful hair dressing made.
1t cleanses the scalp from dandruff
and keeps it clean and healthy. Itch
ing and irritation are instantly re-
l1eved. and permanently cured.
There's nothing "just as good" Take
no substitute. Ask for "Herpicide ;"
Sold by leading druggists. Send 10c
in stamps for sample tc' The Herpi.
eide Co.. Detroit Mich. One Dollar
Bottle guaranteed Bedelrs Phar-
macy Special Agents.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04

Chi Namel will make old floors
and furniture l,ok like new. Sold
by Cleveland Matthews Hdw. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04

Ever Wear Aluminium ware as
cheap as a good granite war; at
Observation-Disclosures Hdw. Co.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1911-06-04

See onr heantifuI genuine snnw
sh'te atoned lined pnfrigerators
rhor roadv 70 hwy Rear E Cra--.
I'D Furu Co. I,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1911-05-19
No New Census.

The Improvement Union last Friday
evening decided against taking an
other census of Morris. The commit
tee reported that in as much as any
count made now would not receive
official recognition, they thought it
best to wait until the state census is
taken again in 1915. The report was
adopted. Rev. J. T. Hammond. who
took the census, was present, and in
dicated the thoroness with which he
did the work a year ago, and the
efforts he had made to count every
one who was eligible to be counted.
He also pointed out several of the
causes leading to the decreased show
ing made last year, and expressed the
belief that there had been a mater
ial increase in population since that
time.
The committee on state roads made
their report of the appropriations
which had been made and the work
which was to be done by the county
commissioners and city council. The
Union will not this year have direct
charge of the road work to be done,
but it is entitled to credit for leading
in the agitation for better roads.
The bothersome jogs in the roads
leading out of Morris, notable at the
south end of Atlantic avenue and on
Seventh street, were mention ed, and
referred to the automobile club to
see if the council could not be per-
suaded to change them.
Other committees were unable to
make final reports.
A committee was appointed to see
what could be done in the way of
securing more publicity for Morris
in the city papers, and another COM
mittee was appointed to draft suit
able resolution commenting the brav-
cry of the boys who rescued the child
rem who came near drowning in the
lake last week.
The committee have drafted the
following resolution.
attention that on May 9th, prompt
action saved the lives of two chill
dren;
Resolved, That the Morris I'M
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1911-05-19

provement union hereby expresses its
appreciation of the courageous ac-
tion of George Meyer, and of the
coolness and Intelligence exhibited
by Frank Smith and William Deutsch.
THAT we further commend each of
the boys for having acquired the
knowledge of what to do in such an
emergency, the knowledge which
made their act possible.
THAT a copy of these resolutions
be sent to each of those mentioned
and that they be published in the
Morris Sun and in the Morris Trib-
une.
Morris Improvement Union
Per j. c. Morrison,
F. R. Putnam,
J. T. Fuller,
Committee.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1911-05-19
New Road Law.

County Auditor Ware has received
the following letter from State En-
gineer Cooley, explaining the new
road law =
l wish to call your attention to
Sec. IL of Chap. 33, General Laws
1911 (Highway Commission Circular
No. 81
You will notice that in addition to
work on State Roads, the assistant
engineers are required to advise and
consult with town and County boards,
and give them whatever aid they can
in the laying out and construction of
all roads, and are also required to ex-
anime all contract work for towns
and countries when the amount exceeds
5000, before payment can be made
on same.
We will not be able to appoint
engineers for all countries until after
August 1st, but will have men avail
able to handle the most urgent work.
Unless we have made a definite ap-
pointment for your county. you will
please notify this Office of the work
to be done and we will provide you
with an engineer for same. Please
advise your County and township
officers on this subject, so that they
may have the benefit of whatever help
we can give them this year.
The aim of this office is to aid the
road authorities in getting the very
best work for the least money and
we want you to cooperate with us
to that end.
This Office or the assistant engineers
will have no authority in designating
the location or amount of work to be
done as that is the duty of the county
and town boards, but we would sug-
gest that the greater part of the work
on which state aid is to be claimed,
be in amounts over 5000, and of such
character that the advisibility of
high class and finished work would
be demonstrated.
Kindly give this matter publicity
so that all concerned may understand
the workings of our new law.
Respectfully,
Geo. w. Cooley,
State Engineer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1911-05-19
Miss Anna Flynn Married.

The announcement of the marriage
of Miss Anna G. Flynn, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Flynn. will come
as surprise to her many friends
h ere, who will extend congratulations
best and wishes to herself and her hus-
band.
The following notice of he marriage
is taken from a Foreman, N. D.
paper:-
"Rumors have been a1oat for some
time connecting the names of John
Cookson and young lady in the
northern part of the state and upon
every visit of the former to that part
of the country he was always met up
on his return with congratulations
and inquiries as to whether or not the
happy event had been celebrated, so
none were overly surprised to learn
of the marriage last Thursday of Mr..
John Cookson of Forman to Miss
Anna G. Flynn, of Morris, Minnesota,
at Anamoose, North Dakota.
Miss Flynn was teacher in the
schools at Kiefe, North Dakota, Mrs.
Cookson will continue in that capacity
to the end of her present term at which
time the newly welded couple will
take up their residence at Forman.
"Jack" was accompanied on the trip
by his brother Will. and the two boys
returned Monday morning.