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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
GOOSE, OTTER AND CARP

While on the hunt for other game a
farmer living at Yakima, Wash, shot
into flock Of geese as it arose from
a marshy inlet of the Yakima river and
brought down two. He was surprised
moment later to see another goose rise
in the air again and again, only to fall
to the ground. Upon investigation he
discovered that the goose was caught
on set line nearly five hundred feet
long, with fifty hooks set at intervals.
A section of the line was on land and
the goose had swallowed one of the
bats Following up the line, he found
it drawn down hole under stump.
Pulling on the line he dragged out a
snarling, swapping otter and an eight
een-DOund earn,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
LONG KISS CAUSES TROUBLE
One of AffectIonate Pair Carried to Sea
While Bidding Chum FAREWELL
Climbs Rope Ladder.

New York-"Good-bye Eda; I do
hope you have a delightful voyage.
I'm going to miss you lot"
I'm going to miss you, too, Ode; 1
wish you were coming"
Picture two women aboard the Caro-
MIA bidding each other goodbye. They
are chums, and every word is pune
tuated with kiss.
The whistle has footed for all hands
ashore, the gangplanks are pulled
away, the tugs strain at the hawsers
and the big liner begins 80 move,
Suddenly, between kisses, one of
the affectionate pair comes back to
earth. They realize that the voyage
has begun and that there is one per
son aboard who never intended to be
a passenger.
Heavens, what shall I do? I prom
ised to meet John for lunch, and l had
some shopping to do this afternoon.
Won't somebody stop the ship and
take me ashore?" This appeal was
made by Mrs. Ode Baaken, a pretty
young woman, who lives at No. lilo
Pleasant way, Montclair, N. J. She
had been seeing off Mrs. Eda Solan-
der Of Ashland Hall, Montclair.
First a sailor was appealed to, then
petty officer, then the purser and
then the captain, Mrs. Baaken grow
ing more and more excited as each
one shrugged his shoulders and re-
ferred to someone higher up.
1t happened that the tug John H.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
WED AFTER FORTf-SIX YEARS.

Quite a little romance was in part
enacted at Cincinnati recently when,
after an arrangement lasting forty
six years, Mr.. and Mrs. Marsh, each
sixty-six years Of age, left for Los
Angeles on their honeymoon trip.
They first met at picnic in Cincin-
natl when the lady was Miss Amanda
Firm. Soon after their courtship was
begun they quarreled. Marsh says 1t
was because too many young men
were hanging around his hancee,
while Mrs. Marsh says she does not
remember what caused the quarrel.
Anyhow they separated. Both mar
ried, and neither heard from the 9TH
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
STRANGE BIRD CAPTURED

A Wexford church sexton the other
day captured strange bird whose
species has not been determined. For
weeks it had freQuented the church
tower. preying on rocks, pigeons, and
sparrows Itsz capture was effected
with a rat-trap, the teeth Of which
were covered with rubber. The bird
is somewhat after the shape Of the
eagle, but lacks it's peculiar head. 1t
is nearly a foot high, and from tip to
tin its wings measure two feet. 1t is
grev-breasted, with the back OF the
wing and tail of brown, and is armed
with strong talons. The head is fat
IN ton and the beak curved somewhat
resembling the owls.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

ing the liners nose down stream, was
still at the bow, so the Caronia's cap
tain told the distressed lady from
Montclair that If she could Chamber
down rope ladder she might keep
her date with her husband ashore.
Mrs. Baaken made her way gtngerly
cheers of the amused passengers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
FORTUNE IN HER HAIR

The clever ruse of a woman, Miss
Fay Wallet, was revealed at South
Bend, Ind, recently. She was detained
as a witness against a man named
Talcott, whose former wife sued him
for s145,O00, alleged to be due as ali
mony. Miss Wallet was a friend of
Talcott's, but denied any knowledge
of his financial position. When
searched by the police matron $4,000
in bonds, $4,000 in coupons and ST.
200 in cash was found concealed in
her hair.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
COLORADO FAMILY MOVES

True economy was illustrated by
man and woman driving a COW attach
ed to a buggy through Evans, Colo,
one day lately, the COW apparently
travelling as easily and almost as fast
as a horse. Following came COW
cred wagon drawn by horses, carry
ing seven children.
When the COW was embarrassed at
noon she supplied the family with
milk. A dog and billy goat completed
the procession, and a sign on the
wagon read: "The Happy Family"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

like to leave his wife alone, and as
Shep often had gone to the home Of
wilkins brother, in Georgetown, he
believed the intelligent dog could be
sent again. Writing a note telling Of
the child's illness, he tied it about
the colIies neck and told him to go
to Georgetown. The dog safely de-
Iivered the message and a doctor ar
rived in time to save the baby's life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
WEEDS AFTER FOUR ATTEMPTS
and Shipwreck Marries Girl After
Waiting Long.

Maiden, Mass.-After four unsuc-
cessful attempts to marry, Miss Eliza
beth Frazier Of Webster street of this
city and Captain James Steele, a Glou-
cester fisherman, were secretly we'd
ded at the rectory of st. Joseph's
church in Maplewood by Rev. Wal
ter ]. Mitchell The couple were at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
MANY TRAMPS IN NEW YORK
Count at Gotham Municipal Lodging
House Shows Alarming Increase
in Numbers Over Year AGO.

New York.-From the count kept
at the municipal lodging houses of the
homeless who seek shelter there it is
deduced that Migrants have doubled
in number in New York recently.
During the month of April 10000 per-
sons were sheltered there, as COM
pared with 1850 in April, 1910. This
years figures are I've times the rec
ord for April, 1907.
officers of the charity organization
society say that the increase is not
confined to the city but is noticeable
all over the country.
Records show that the vagrancy
evil is assuming alarming proper
tons" says a statement by Superin-
tendent Blatchley. THE only remedy
in sight for this condition is the es-
adjustment of farm colonies where
the labors of these men may be util-
lied to meet the expense of their
maintenance"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
Hose Stream BoiIs Eqos.

Jenkintown, Pa.-Fire the other day
wrecked two barns in this borough
owned by Max Silbf man and Samuel
Altman. In an examination of the
ruins, these two rather unusual facts
were developed:
IN nest which hens had made in
an old sleigh, charred and burned by
the fire, were found ten hard boiled
eggs, cooked by the heat as the
streams of water directed by the fire.
men sprayed over the nest.
In an adjoining room, which had to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

the SecTetions. The doctors said l
was beyond help. I began the use
Of Doan's Kidney Pills and gradually
improved until completely cured.
have not had the slightest trouble
since"
Remember the name-Doan's.
For sale by druggists and general
storekeepers everywhere. Price SOC
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
WISE DOG SAVES BABYS LIFE

The sagacity of handsome sheep
dog owned by Chris. Wilkins, farmer
living near Georgetown, Del, recently
saved the life Of the farmers young
est child. In the night the child be-
came violently Ill and a doctor was
needed Immediately. wilkins did not
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
Test of Social STANDING.

Old Porkenlarrd-Sh! My wife has
a pearl necklace concealed in her
bonnet!
Customs Inspector-Huh?
Old Porkenlarrd-Don't overlook it,
that's all. She wants to get her name
in the papers as a society leadar!-
Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
CaterpiIIars Stop Train,

Tulsa, OKLA passenger train was
delayed in Manford, we=t of here, the
other day by millions of caterptnars
clustered on a bridge. The wheels Of
the engine, crushing the larvae. made
the track slippery, and the drivers
spun on the rails
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
He Was Innocent.

Johnny Williams had been bad"
again
"Ah, me, Johnny" sighed his Sun
day school teacher. 4 am afraid we
shall never meet in heaven"
What have you been doin'?" asked
Johnny, with a grin.-Harper's Month.
"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

Wool fabrics only are employed
In the making of SINCERITY
CLOTHES" produced by Kuh, Nathan
& Fischer Company, Chicago. Write
for Style Book No. z.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
Never Rode In Trolley.

Great Barrin gton, Mass.-Shaker
women from the Mount Lebanon COM
munity were in Pittsfleld imploriEg
business men to intercede with Presi-
dent Mellon of the New Haven rail-
road to extend his trolley lines
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

delay. ]. L.
Richardson, Red
Key, Ind, says:
My back ached
as though it
would break. I
could not move
without intense
pain. My kid
neys were in
such bad shape
that it was nee
esSaTy to draw
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

i'll and was found in the Gloucester
hospital Shortly before Christmas
they were to have been married, but
the bridegroom was again detained on
his vessel.
1t was decided that this time they
would be quietly welded, owing TO the
large number of dtsappointments
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

er until Marsh went back from Los An
geles to Cincinnati recently to find
his boyhood sweetheart. She had been
a widow Il years, while his first wife
died two years ago.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets first put up
10 years ago. They regulate and invigor-
ate, stomach liver and bowels. Sugar
coated tiny granules.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

Wrath and wine unveil the heart of
friend to friend.-PlutaTch
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
Best In the worId

Maud-What excuse have you for
doing such an unmaidenly thing as
proposing to Jack?
Ethel-The golden rule.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

tended by John Corrigan, a coachman
for the rector; Rev. T. ]. Holland
and Miss Annie Sullivan Of East Bos-
ton, a cousin OF the bridegroom.
Some two years ago they were to
marry, but when the time arrived for
the marriage ceremony word was re-
ceived that the bridegroom, the cap
tain of a fishing vessel, had been ship
wrecked and could not be there in
time.
Another date was set, but storm
hindered the captains returning. On
a third date the bridegroom was taken
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

Evelyn-They say there is only one
person in fifteen with perfect eyes.
George with uncommon fervor)-
In fifteen? There's only one in a mil
lion!
Evelyn-There you go again, George!
Always fattering somebody!
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
DON'T NEGLECT YOUR KIDNEYS.

Kidney troubles are too serious to
neglect Slight ailments are often
forerunners of dangerous kidney i'll
ness and should be treated without
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

Your wife, as well as your sins, viii
find you out
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

Kirksville, CaL-The lifeless body
of Jack Woods, ranch laborer, was
found hours after he had been tram
pied to death under the hoofs Of a
maddened bull.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

Garfield Tea corrects constipation by
arousing the digestive organs to their in
tended activity. Composed of Herbs.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

At Nanaimo, a mining town on the
east coast Of Vancouver Island, about
seventy miles from Victoria, stands
a block house that is a relic of pio-
neer days. The block house, which
stands on the seashore, was built as a
retreat for the first settlers of about
1850 when attacked by hostile Indians.
Loopholes through which rifles could
be fired are visible above the shut
tered windows
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

an extent escaped the flames, was an
old white hen, setting on a nest of
eggs in an old box. She had stuck to
her nest, with the fire raging all about
her and streams of water drenching
the room
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
Hypnotic.

Hypnotic.
Margaret think Mr.. Baker could
easily hypnotic people.
Katherine-Why do you think so?
Margaret-He often holds my hand
till it falls asleep.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

A thing of beauty is a Joy forever
Keats,
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
A Formal Garden.

Knicker-Have they got a formal
garden?
Bocker-Yes; no chickens allowed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08

through their villages. They said
members Of their community, seventy
or more, had never been on a trolley
car and they want that pleasure be
fore they all die.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1911-06-08
HOME FOR AN AMERICAN AMBASSADOR

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of
home
the large passed
through
foreign capitals. inauguraed
Berlin fall
the Drake
old to
a in Europ
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-18
AUToIsT HIT TWO, FLED
second Victim Tried TO Halt Motorist
After First Man Was Struck

Montolair, n. j., Dec. IA big au.
tomobile swung around the corner Of
bloomfield avenue. and Spring street
late last night and a man. who WINS
crossing the street, was struck by the
machine. '"e
Michael j. Divney. bartender Of
llS Walnut street. saw the car strike
tho man, and ran into Bloomfield nv.
enue to halt the driver Either tho
latter did not see Dlyney waving his
hands or else he had no desire N
STOP for he kept right on. and the
next moment Divney was also avIny
tnrough the air. The bartender. like
the FIRST victim, also landed in tho
cd. '"u'' oluis'
Even this accident did not halt tho
driVer OF the car who dashed nm
bloomheld avenue and out North vii.
low street. 80"
witnesses Of the accident Identified
the car as one belonging to ]. s Alex.
ander Of IL Brunswick Road lbo nal
Ice say. At tho Alexander residence
l Is alleged. Mrs. Alexander said maj
me car was out in charge OF a chant.
leur and that Mr.. Alexander was IN
New York ""' ="
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-18
DEFENDANT WINS CASE
Verdict for the Plaintiff But Only for
One Dollar

The jury in the case of the North
Rupert Dairy and Cheese association
VS.. Charles M. Clark and Leon Clark
Saturday afternoon brought in YER
dict for the plaintiff to recover 81
from Charles NJ Clark. The case as
to Leon Clark was dismissed
The suit was brought by the plain
tiff against the defendants who were
patrons of the factory to recover pun
tive damages, charging that milk
IRON which a portion OF the cream
had been taken was furnished when
the rules called for whole milk. The
fact that the verdict is only for 81
makes it a victory for Clark.
F. c. Archibald and T. w. Moloney
appeared for the plaintiff and ]. X.
Batchelder and Holden & Healy for
the defendant.
Court adjourned Saturday TO this
afternoon at 2 o'clock when it was to
take up the case of X. H. Long VS.. M
]. Schwab This is replevin case
in which the plaintiff seeks to estab.
fish title to goods replevined from
the defendants shoe store The de
PENDANT is at present in the court OF
bankruptcy.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-18
DEMOCRATS DON'T
FIND ROSES ON
ALL BUSHES
Party Leaders in Washington
are Nervous
OUTLOOK NOT so GOOD
Are Confronted by Division Similar
To That Which is Troubling the
Republicans

Washington, d. c., Dec. 18.-Al-
though on the surface there appears
to be harmony in the ranks OF the
democratic party a harmony that
looks especially enviable when the
distracted condition of the republican
party is contemplated, there are signs
that the concord is more specious
than real and while the democrats
out of regard for discretion are not
saying much on this score, the repub-
licans are certain from what they
hear that very soon there may be ex-
pected volcanic burst in the demo
cratic camp which will make condit-
ions in the republican camp appear
tame by comparison. That there has
been for a long time a bitter fight be-
tween the radical and the conserva-
tive wings in the republican party,
has OF course been apparent in
thousand ways, but that similar div
isions exist in the democratic ranks
has not been so evident. Yet these
are reported to exist. There are
democratic progressives, and they
are found IN both houses OF Congress
and Of course represent a consider
able constituency in the outside
world whence they come.
There have been times when rela-
lions Between the two groups in the
democratic party. IN so far as Con-
gress is concerned have been at Sc
Continued on Last Page)
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-18
BENNINGTON BRIEFS
News Of the Town and Village Told Rr.efb
Tor Busy QeadeD

Miss Katherine Morrissey is visit
ing in Troy.
Mrs Fred Silver is passing n few
days In Torrington, Conn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Dunn Of Shafts.
bury visited here Saturday.
Frank Scott Of Troy passed the
week end at his home here
Mr.. and Mrs. James X. Marsh Of
Pittsheld spent Sunday In town.
Miss Matilda Caron and Miss May
Thaycr have gone to Jersey City
where they will reside In the future
Mrs. 4. A. Davenport has been
called TO Perth Amboy, ~ j., because
OF the serious Illness OF hor mother
Born. Sunday. December 18th. a
son to Mr. and Mrs. @. W. Baldinger
OF Cambridge N. Y. Mrs. Baldinger
was formerly Miss Emeline Starbuok.
Invitations are out for private
dance to be given by the Alpha chap.
ter OF the Epsilon Kappa fraternity.
at Foresters hall, Tuesday evening,
December 20.
The Second Congregational church
Junior Christian Endoavor society
will meet In the chapel az ass o..
clock this afternoon. Topic. "The
Years Meetings" The occasion will
be In the form OF a memory meeting
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-18
DEAD UNDER AUTOMOBILE
Henry F. Lord, Father-in-law of
John Cushman Instantly Killed.

News has been received here of the
death of Henry f. Lord of lryington,
n. Y, father-in-law of John Cush-
man of North Bennington. The fol
lowing account Of the accident which
resulted in Mr.. Lords death appeared
in the Sunday New York Herald:
"Tarrytown, n Y, Saturday-The
body of Henry f. Lord, treasurer of
the Lord & Burnham Company of
lrvington on Hudson, was found
crushed to death in his garage to-
night by his son Arthur, who had
been searching for several hours for
his father.
The news of the death of the elder
Mr. Lord spread quickly through the
village, and it was a distinct shock
as he was one of its most prominent
citizens.
"Mr. Lord was of a mechanical turn
of mind and refused to allow any one
to touch his automobile Recently he
decided to overhaul the car and he
planned to do the work himself at
odd moments.
His family went to New York to-
day to do some Christmas shopping,
and afterand after Mr.. Lord had his
luncheon he left without telling the
servants where he was going.
when he did not return to dinner
tonight his family became worried
and began telephoning around to the
neighbors to see If they had seen
him. but none had.
Mr.. Lords garage is located in the
rear Of the home of John Cushman
his son-in-law. Mr.. Cushman's ser
want went to the garage to make a
search, but could see nothing of Mr.
Lord.
"Mr. Lords son noticed that two oil
stoves were burning in the garage
and decided TO investigate for himself
/ Walking around in the darkness, he
stumbled over his fathers leg, which
was protruding from beneath the car
THE young man struck a match anC
was Mortified to discover that bis
father had been injured. With al
his strength he tried to lift tn,
heavy engine OF his fathers body
but was unable TO do so. Then h,
cried for help, and Mr.. Cushman wen
running to the garage. The two meI
succeeded In lifting the engine ant
Mr. LORDS body was released
"The engine weighing several hun
dred pounds, had fallen on Mr. Lord
chest probably killing him instantly
Or Il J. Smith, who was calet
said that Mr.. Lord had been dead TO
several hours The body had bee
4 kept warm by the heat from the OF
stoves Later it was taken to hi
home.
1T Is supposed that Mr.. Lord wa
under the car doing some work o.
the engine and In some way b
loosened 10 from the chassis.
Mr. Lords father was the founde
OF Lord & Burnham Company. an
Mr. Lord had lived in Iryineton sine
he was fifteen years old He was fol
merry president of the village and a
The time Of his death was a truste,
lie was o director OF the Irvineto
bank and the lrying;on Presbyteria
Church. lie was about sixty wear
old, was married and had three son
ana one daughter"
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1911-12-18

profusion of flowers sent by neigh
bors and friends for miles around.
For two hours the crowd filed
through the rooms and then the
doors were ordered closed, but it re-
CURED the combined efforts of the
sheriff and his II men, assisted by
number OF sturdy farmers. to keep
back those who had not viewed the
bodies and were determined TO do so
despite the stern command by the
sheriff to keep back. In the rush
women tainted and had to be carried
out and great confusion followed.
The services began at 1880 and were
conducted by Rev. John Bulnes, pas
tor of the Bloomingrove reformed
church, of which the four members Of
the murdered FANNY were members.
Four hearses led the funeral process
sion