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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
BRIGGS CROSSROADS BATTLE
Prominent Part Taken by Third Iowa
Cavalry in Battle and Retreat
Many Were Killed.

In answer to Comrade Riley I will
give q condensed report from Colonel
Noble Third Iowa cavalry to Adju-
tant General Baker Of Iowa. writes W
Z. Hayden Of Portland, Ore, in the
National Tribune, which ought TO sat
lsTy him as 10 the part the cavalry
took at Brice's Crossroads:
headquarters Third Iowa cavalry,
Near Memphis, Tenn, August 9, 1864
Sir: I have the honor to report as
to the part taken by the Third Iowa
cavalry in the expedition unaer Gen.
sturgis. Approaching Brice's Cross
roads at IL q. m, this command went
into line Of battle by battalion on the
right Of the main road, and soon after
the artillery opened in front We then
advanced beyond Brice's about 500
yards. After forming in line with the
balance of the brigade the cavalry was
d1smounted and the horses sent to the
rear. Soon after We r came heavily
engaged with the enemy. and held
them in check for an hour. On the left
OF our brigade the enemy was driven
back three different times. At this
Juncture my whole command was re-
heved by regiments of infantry. and
was retiring wbe-. the infantry became
engaged. We formed q new line in
their rear, rather than to appear to
leave them in an emergency.
The contest lasted but a short time
after this, and the enemy was hotly
pressing his victory, and we took a
second position, mounted, 20 protect
the retreating column. A column Of
squadrons was again formed facing
the enemy and retired by alternate
squadron, keeping the enemy in check.
We soon closed in, and rested at
Stubs plantation for the first time.
Our greatest difficulty was to cross
the swamp in our rear, and in it were
caught most of the artillery and train
of the army. Arriving at Stubs plan
tation, We rested from II p. m. to 2
a. m, when we again moved toward
Ripley. holding the rear. At Ripley
found the infantry filing the streets,
and was notified that the enemy was
about to attack on the left. l formed
a column of squadrons, faced to the
rear, and at the same time was or
dered to support the Fourth Iowa cav
airy, then in action. Deploying bat
talon, ordered it to the rear, and at
the same time pushed forward anoth-
er battalion in column to hold the road
Of retreat for the other troops. My ad-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Thai One Thing Lacking.

Lady Augusta Gregory, the able and
ardent apostle of the modern Irish
movement, is fond of telling the fol-
lowing real Irish story:
1T was the wedding day of Pat and
Bridget, and they were having a
church wedding. It was a grand af-
fair, Pat was dressed with patent
leather shoes, white vest and flaming
tie. Bridget shone attractively in
many coIors. The ceremony was over,
and the happy pair walked down the
aisle, out into the street, where a
great crowd greeted them with delight.
Once seated within the cab, Bridget
leaned over to Pat and said, in loud
whisper, Och, Pat, if we could only
have stood on the sidewalk and watch
ed ourselves pass, wouldn't it have
been hiviin'
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
WERE NOT AT ALL DIVERTlNG
serlous-minded Quaker Saw Nothing
to Smile at in the Lighter Poems
of Whittier.

The late Gertrude Whittier Cart
land, cousin of Whittier. the Quaker
poet, presented an ideal picture of
the sanity aged Quakeress Her
sweet, serene face. framed in its tight
little bonnet. seemed TO shine with
clear, spiritual radiance; 10 hear her
recite, in voice Of tranquil music,
the hymns and graver poems of her
famous relative was always delight
full.
But she did not have her cousins
lively sense of humor; and it was
hard to tell whether this lack lessen
ed or increased the effect, when in
exactly the same grave, even tones,
she occasionally read aloud some or
the verse that he wrote not for pub
hcation, but for the pleasure of his
intimate circle That was always
light, frequently gay, sometimes fair
ly rollicking.
Her admiration for the writer made
her try very hard 10 appreciate his
fun; and she thought she did so; yet
mirth seemed always an alien to her
tongue as a red rosette pinned upon
her dove-gray shoulder-shawl would
have been to her costume. This in
congruity was felt, doubtless, by an
other Friend Of even more serious
mind than she, who once said to her
reprOVingIy:
The verses are harmless, and I
perceive they are intended to be
diverting; but they do not divert me,
Gertrude, and I do not think they
really divert thee. Be honest with
myself; if thee read them and did not
know thy cousin Greenleaf wrote
them, would thee not consider them
extremely silly? Thee knows I mean
no affront, and greatly admire thy
cousin Greenleaf Surely he is a
great poet; but a great poet may some
times write such silly stuff. And sure
~ this time thy cousin has done it.
Reflect and thee viii agree with me"
She refected-on the necessity of
care in selecting an audience for a
joke.-Youth's Companion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Not Yet.

When some Union soldiers were
scouting in the mountains of western
North Carolina they came to g cabin
in a clearing which might have been
across the sea. so far as its being
disturbed by the war was concerned.
Laziness was in the air, The hogs
slept where they had fallen without
a grunt, a thin claybank mule grazed
round and round in a circle to save
the effort of walking. and lean,
lank nan, whose garments were the
color Of the mule, dozed in the shade
Of a sycamore and let time roll by
'Howdy do?" shouted soldier
when the man showed signs OF life
"Howdy," came the answer.
Pleasant country"
Fur them as likes it"
Lived here all your life?"
The southerner spat pensiyely in
the dust: Not yit."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

vance in line was made under severe
fire, but officers and men were cool
and kept a steady line. The enemy
was checked and the position held I'M
til his object attained. Then General
GTierson ordered me to retire.
ITO retire was difficult, for the enc.
my, having no resistance elsewhere.
were fanking as we'll as pressing from
the rear Their fire was redoubled as
we moved again upon the road. In this
stand we lost several men. Much re
lief was given to the infantry regi.
ments who were retiring from Ripley,
and the enemy did not escape without
punishment; his flag was seen to fall
three times under our fire and many
Of his men were killed and wounded.
Platoon after platoon was thrown out
right and left along the road, present
ing a front to the rebels. This method
of defense was continued throughout
the day. A cavalry force and an in
fantry command finally appeared and
gave my regiment temporary relief.
But the enemy, still pressing the cav
airy, failed to hold their place, and
portion Of the infantry was thrown in
to confusion and captured. Colonel
Thomas, commanding the infantry, ap-
piled to me for relief, and I formed
another battalion line, supporting it
with several squadron placed at advan-
tageous points. The infantry passed
through my line, and l was once more
contending with the enemy. l was
finally relieved by the Fourth Iowa
cavalry. The losses in my regiment
were 81 killed, wounded and prisoners.
John W. Noble, Colonel, Third Iowa
cavalry.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
HOW MANY OF US
Fail to Select Food Nature Demands
to Ward Of Ailments?

a Ky. lady, speaking about food,
says: Il was accustomed to eating
all kinds Of ordinary food until, for
some reason, indigestion and nervous
prostraton set in.
After I had run down seriously
my attention was called to the neces-
sity Of some change in my diet, and
/ discontinued my ordinary breakfast
and began using Grape-Nuts with a
good quantity of rich cream.
In few days my condition
changed in a remarkable way. and I
began to have a strength that l had
never been possessed of before, q
vigor CT body and a poise of mind that
amazed me. It was entirely new in
my experience.
My former attacks Of Indigestion
had been accompanied by heat flashes,
and many times my condition was dis
tressing with blind spells Of dizziness,
rush Of blood to the head and neural
gic pains in the chest.
Since using Grape-Nuts alone for
breakfast I have been free from these
Troubles, except at times when | have
INDUCED in rich, greasy foods in guam
tity, then I would be warned by a
pain under the left shoulder blade, and
1nless l needed the warning the old
trouble would come back, but when 1
finally got to know where these trou-
lies originated returned to my Grape
Suts and cream and the pain and dis
.urbance left very quickly.
Z an now in prime health as a
esult Of my use Of Grape-Nuts. . Name
given by Postum Co., Battle Greek,
Mich.
There's a reason" and It is ex-
planned in the little book, "The Road
10 WeIlvilIe," in pkgs.
Ever read the above letter. a new
one appears from time &c tine. TheZ
are genuine, true, and full Of humaz
interest
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

trial to render verdicts against their
on consciences and judgment" He
cities one case. that of Rebecca Nurse.
IN which the jury actually had the cour-
age to bring in a verdict of not guilty.
WheTeupon 'the accusers raised
great cutlery and the judges were
overcome by the clamor' The jury
vas sent back, returned with yer
dict Of guilty, and the woman was
accordingly executed. Thus promptly
and effectively did the popular viii
succeed IN bringing about the judicial
decision it wanted.-Boston Herald
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

sicians and three were merchants
The common law was thrown aside.
rules of evidence were ignored, and
the judges and juries were left IN
trammeled by any tquibbles Of the
law" to follow their own feelings and
the popular will.
Says Washburn in his Judicial His
tory Of Massachusetts" The trials
were but form of executing popular
vengeance. JuTies were intimidated
by the frowns and persuasions of the
court and BY the outbrealings Of the
multitude that crowded the place OF
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
New Idea for pressmakers.

A New York woman has inaugural
ed a new departures She sent word
to a number of dressmakers that she
had so many dresses to make, of such
and such materials, and SO many 9th
ers to be altered, and named the al
terations to be made and asked for
bids. She will probably accept the
lowest bid, and this seems to open up
q new field in dressmaking. 1t will
also develop new variety of shrewd-
ness on the part of successful dress
makers-the ability to figure on bids
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
BADLY Erinhfened Fish.

TT was never so known before"
says Rankin Dunfre, a local angler.
who wasn't angling on the occasion in
point. Il was crossing the bridge near
home swinging my lantern, for the
night was dark heard a great
splash, got down on the bank with
my lantern to see the cause, and 10
and behold 16-inch fish lay founder
ing in the weeds. The lantern must
have scared him out of the water
don't you philadelphia Rec
ord
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
FAIR TRIAL WAS IMPOSSIBLE

to the letter of the law. So they
cried out for a special court to hustle
along the trial Of the witches, and
Governor Phipps meekly yielded to
the cIaEor and named seven judges
to conduct the trials.
1t was distinctly a popular court,
and was controlled absolutely by the
popular viii. Not a one of the seven
judges was a lawyer. Two of the
judges were clergymen, two were ply
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

duck had been feeding with gravel
from the bed Of the San Carlos creek.
The gravel was taken from where
the creek passes through the country
estate Of Colonel N J. Britain, the
San Francisco capitalist. During the
summer months the stream is dry and
many leads Of gravel are extracted.
but the presence OF gold was never
suspected
Following the sensational find OF
the duck, who now almost ranks with
tae goose that laid the golden eggs,
the sluice will be applied to the sands
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

more progressive farmers. The up-te1
date farmer is very much aware O
the fact that the regular grooming q
COWS increases the supply Of mila
and counts strongly for cleanliness,
He now has an electrical device fof
doing this.
One of the most interesting cleo
trical devices on the modern farm IL
the telephone. In the old days the
men and women were called from the
fields for dinner by the blowing OF :
horn or by sending the small boy
trudging across the field with th@
good news. The modern farmers men
take to the fields with them tele-
phone which can be rugged up near
where they are working and receive
messages from the house oy that
means.
With the installation of these cleo
trical devices much of the romantic
side of life on the farm passes away
Even a modern poet would have a
hard time getting anything lyrical out
of an electrical mixer, and the beauty
of a load of hay somehow fades when
a motor truck goes chugging across
the fields with it. But the American
farmer ceased to be romantic when
the graphophone took the place OF the
wheezy old organ and when his wife
that front parlor that always used to
-sombre place. He is out to make
and electrical machinery opens UP a
n to do it. When he feels like it now
cts into mis- automobile and goes else
nd what will appeal to his idea of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
More lime Needed.

You must get three weeks Vaca-
ton this year.
why?
1.-TWO weeks aren't enough"
They're all l can get.
Il don't care. You've got to have
three. Last year I had to come home
with two new dresses that I hadn't
had time to wear
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Sure of himself.

Aren't you afraid you may become
slave to the smoking habit?"
mo. | can quit whenever l want
to-"
How do you know that? Have you
ever tried it -
mo; but I've cured myself of the
habit Of voting for every candidate
who is nominated by the political
party to which l belong, and a man
must have a strong will to do that"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
DUCK HAS FEAST OF NUGGETS

the presence of the yellow metal and
had to die to give the secret to the
world.
While preparing a duck which she
had purchased from Alexander Dom
brosky. a poultryman of San Carlos.
Mrs. John Tibet of Redwood City
found several pieces Of gravel and a
nugget of pure sold as large as a pea
in the crop. Dombrosky had recently
covered his poultry yard where the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Expect Big Sale {. Rcd Cross Seals.

Expect Big Sale c Rcd Cross Seals.
The campaign To- selling Red Cross
seals this year will be carried on in.
practically every state and territory in
the United States. and even in Porto
Rico, the Canal Zone, Hawaii and Phil
fppine islands. No less than 100000
volunteer agents, including depart
ment, drug and other kinds of stores,
motion picture theaters, individuals.
and others, will be engaged in the
work. Before the sale is completed,
it is expected that at least 100O00,000
seals will have been printed and dis
tributed, besides several million post
ers, display cards and other forms of
advertising literature.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
IIIIteracy in Germany.

According to the latest official re-
ports, only three persons out Of 600
write, while the proportion OF litter
acy in Great Britain is $50 per 10000,
as against no per 10000 in the United
States. These figures are based on
comparison of ilIiteraey among some
of the leading nations which has Just
been made and issued for free distri-
button by the United States Bureau
of Education.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
During the Days OF Wjtchcraft I'm
fortunates Were Brought Into
Court to Sc Condemned.

When the witchcraft delusion of
1892 seized the province the people
would not wait for the workings OF
the established tribunal of Justice. It
was too slow to suit them. No doubt
they feared that it would be reaction
any" al iaeIined to be too respectful
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

of many San Mateo creeks which wind
through the foothills on their way TO
the bay, and the lawns and gardens
of the country homes on the PENN
sula may be laid out as placer claims
San Francisco Chronicle.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

To be sweet and clean, every WON
an should use Paxtine in sponge bath
ing 1t eradicates perspiration and
all other body doors. At druggists,
25c a box or sent postpaid on receipt Of
price by The Paxton Toilet Co., Bos-
ton, Mass.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
A Correction.

When ''Scotty," OF the Eighty-ffth
Massachusetts. was captured the
rebels disarmed him, and one said:
IF you move ye're a dead man"
"Ye're wrong there" said Scoty
''Is move I'm live one"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Geld That Lies in Bed of California
Stream Found Inside Fowls Be-
ing Prepared for Table.

Pure, glittering gold, in nuggets as
sig as peas, lies in the beds of the
streams Of IT, San Mateo foothills
After man has Travelled over these
hills for years and their wooded slopes
have become the estates of the
wealthy. d poor. simple duck detected
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
On the Farm,

DO you have any trouble in keeping your boys
on the FARM"
No" replied Farmer Corntossel They're
willin' to stay. The only difficulty is thai they
all want to act like summer boarders."
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

''BiiEins tells me that he has lately
subscribed for new thought maya
zine"
Il hope its perusal viii inspire him
with some new thoughts. Nobody
talks about the weather more than
Bilkins does
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Tyinu Situation.

We'll, Mike. I'm afraid it's all up
with Barney Hennegan. He's to be
shot at sunrise
Yes, an it's sorry Oh an for the
poor devil OF don't think he'll live
thru the ordheaI' .
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

.
and dairy farming in the east, the modern farmer
has caught the scientific spirit Of the time and
Is getting practical results from his realization
Of the fact that methods must accommodate
themselves to changing conditions
At the annual convention of the American
institute Of Electrical Engineers held recently
IN Boston, the electrical farm was considered in
q paper by Putnam A. Bates. He discussed in
some detail the work being done by farm
ers who are developing the arid districts of the
west, showing that irrigation and electricity are
the two factors that promise most for the future
where natural conditions for the most part
against the farmer. Irrigation came first and
then the advantages of electric power pumping
were realized. The so-Called electrical farm has
been in existence for a dozen years or more, but
It is only recently that there has been an organ
lied effort to disseminate knowledge on the prac-
teal use Of electricity in agriculture
Referring to the southwest and to the cleo
trio farm he found it there, Mr. Bates says:
In some sections Of that wonderfully fertile
country, we'll protected by the high mountain
ranges practically every farm Is an electric
farm. Thta is to say, the buildings are lighted
by electricity and many of the Iaborfous opera
tons accom- lished by the use of electric
power. These really were our first electric farms
the period Of their establishment corresponding
with the development of the water powers of the
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
AGENTS Wanted.

Mr., Gowit-I am going to join the Society for
the Prevention of Crime.
Reggy Riverside-GTeat Caesar! What for?
Mr.. Gowit-So that can paint the town and
have my expenses paid.-Puck.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Consistent.

Your friend is very particular
about conformity in all things, isn't
he?"
yes, indeed. When he went on his
last spree the family were in mourn
ing and he saw only black snakes"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Trickery.

Ny wife is trying to get all the
other sufragettes TO come out in 80,
cent hats"
What's her idea?"
Then she'll appear in a $50 con
lection"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Homelv Philosophy.

After all, it isn't always those with
the loudest voices that have the best
things to say said the little brown
hen"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

A cat may have nine lives, but a
COW can kick the bucket dozen times
and continue to hold her job
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

Relieves and cures itching, torturing dis
eases of the skin and mucous membrane
A superior Pile Cure. 25 and 80 cents, by
druggists. For free sample write to j. w.
Cole Co., Black River Falls. Wis.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

Margaret-They say that Mrs. Baker
makes a fortune out Of a cure for
obesity. Katharine-Yes. She lives
on the fat of the land.-Life.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Had a Tender Heart.

Mr. CaIley-I thought both your girls played
the piano?
Pa Hyley-Mamie does, but Carrie never could
stand to make others unhappy.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Business Practice.

THE new actor in this company
certainly knows how to act on peo-
pies feelings with fine touches"
Yes; he used to be a dentist"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

Even a wisdom dispenser shouldn't
prolong the performance until people
get weary.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

Mrs. Wins1ow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teething, softeus the gums, reduces infamIna-
ton, ailays pain, cures wind collie. 25c d bottle
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

The kind Of reform most needed is
the kind that will not go a thousand
miles away from home to begin work.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15
Where's One7

PA, what's an anomaly"
"a summer resort that doesn't
guarantee it's attractions"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

1t takes a woman to cry over her
inability to find something to laugh at
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-08-15

Tell it not IN Gath, but there are
church members who look too happy
at a horse race and too solemn in
prayer meeting