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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
BOY SCOUTS SEEK LOST CAT
Westminster Branch of Organization
Hunts Lost Animal With Brown
Nose and Glossy Coat.

LOndon.-The knight errantry of
the Boy Scouts in their endeavor to
perform one good action a day leads
to curious quests. To help a family
of cats and their disconsolate mis-
tress has fallen to the lot of the
Westminster branch.
In a fiat at No. Is st. Stephens
Mansions. off the embankment, lived
happily three cats-"Mrs John Ran
kim" Manx, the grandmother;
Monte Ruskin,' the mother. and
Honey Ruskin," a tabby of the third
line Of descent They were the idols
of their mistress, Miss Phyllis Cecil
Tragedy touched their lives when
Honey mysteriously disappeared from
the home circle. She was last seen in
st. Johns churchyard, Smith Square
Night after night Miss Cecil has ex-
plored the churchyard and the dis
trict, calling for her lost cat. The
policeman in the district, the work
men round about, have Joined in the
search, while Mrs. John and Monte
have refused food and prOWl around
seeking LOT the IOSt one. SIX Boy
Scouts, under the guidance of A H.
Pierce, the Westminster scoutmaster,
offered help, and, equipped with cleo
trio torches and calling the cat by
name secured the district, but with no
result. Each Boy Scout has made 1t
point Of honor to continue the quest
until Honey is found.
Honey is distinguished from most
cats" Miss Cecil said, because she
has a brown nose. She is half Per
sian, with beautiful brown eyes and
a lovely glossy coat"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
SEVERELY IooIcaL

1t was a Welsh minister who de-
scribed the devil to a little congrega-
ton in a remote Welsh valley. Said
the minister:
THE devil is bound round the mid
die with chains, and round the arms
with chains and round the legs with
chains. But John Jones'" pointing to
a man in the front row, "he can reach
you; and you, David Evans pointing
to one in the middle row, "he can
reach you, and" pointing to one at
the back, John Williams, he can
reach you"
And then a man in the gallery call
ed out, why, he might as well be
loose London Globe.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
GOT INSURANCE ON LIVING
Youth Thought Dead Turns Up in Tn,
dertaker's Shop at Fort
Worth, Tex.

Fort Worth. Tex.-Six weeks ago a
corpse identified as that of W. E.
Wofford, was sant from here to Brook
Ign, n. Y, and the mans mother. Mrs.
Mary WoforG. accepted the body as
that Of her son, and collected life in
surance.
Recently man walked into the IN
deTtaking shop where the corpse had
been prepared for shipment. He said
a mistake had been made and that
he is the real Woford.
The mistake in identity was caused
by resemblance between Woford
and the man who was buried in his
name, and by letters found on the
corpse addressed TO Woford. Wofford
explains this by saying he had lost
coat, in the pockets OF which we're
several letters from his mother.
The mystery Of the identity of the
man buried for Woford is unsolyed
The man died in q local hospital.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Fall of Two Feet Ends Fatally for
Child of Five Years, at New
ark, N. J.

Newark, n. Jan autopsy in the
City hospital on the body Of Joseph
Groninger, five years old, who died
half an hour after he had a fall of
less than two feet, failed to reveal in
turies Of any sort, and the physicians
are puzzled as to what was the cause
Of death Dr. William H. Mckenzie,
who was present at the autopsy, says
no trace of any aiIment which could
have resulted in death was found.
Groningers parents live in No. 226
Eighteenth avenue. For the last ten
months they have been in Chicago and
the boy has been living with Matthias
Wolf OF No. sos South Nineteenth
street, Mrs. Groninger returned from
the west few days ago ard called in
the Wolf home to see how Joseph was
getting on. She brought another son,
William, three years old, with her.
The boys went cut to play. and Joseph
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Canals Effect on Fish.

New York.-Scientists here will
watch with great interest the effect
Of the intermixing of the fish of the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans, which is
expected to follow the opening Of
the Panama canal Accurate -fnforma-
ton On the subject will be made avail
able through faunaI survey of the
isthmian waters just completed. A
second survey will be made in from
five to ten years to verify the prognos-
tication Of complete intermixing Of
species on the two coasts.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Genuine Maple Sugar.

There are few people outside the
maple sugar making districts, says a
writer in the Country Gentleman, who
really know what the genuine article
tastes like. The superior favor thus
spoken of is probably due in a de-
gree to the same causes that make
strawberries eaten off the vine and
cherries consumed on the tree so de-
lectable. The writer quoted, however,
puts some of the blame for the poor
favor of commercial maple sugar on
the willy wholesale dealer and mixer"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Substitute for Third Degree.

A New York dentist advocates
laughing gas as a substitute for the
police third degree. He believes that
this, the least dangerous Of anesthet-
les, lays open what already is in the
mind. unconscious of the search for
its secrets. He believes that if a
man who has committed a serious
crime should be questioned about it
during certain stage of recovery
from nitrous oxide, or laughing gas
anaesthesia, he would not only reply
and truthfully, but half a minute later
said
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

have an operation. would not listen to
that, and when a friend of my husband
told him about Lydia Z. Pinkham' s Veg
etable Compound and what it had done
for his wife, / was willing to take it.
Now look the picture of health and feel
like it, too. | can do my own homework,
hoe my garden, and milk a COW. l can
entertain company and enjoy them. I
can visit when I choose, and walk as far
as any ordinary woman, any day in the
month. / wish I could talk to every
suffering woman snd girl. '-Mrs. DEMA
BETHUNE, Sikeston, Mo.
Murrayville, I'LL have taken Ly-
dia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
for very bad case of female trouble
and it made me well woman. My
health was all broken down, the doctors
said l must have an operation, and was
ready to go TO the hospital, but dreadedit
so that began taking your Compound.
I got along SO well that l gave up the
doctors and was saved from the opera
ton. - Mrs. CHARLES MOORE, r. r.
No. 3, Murrayville, Ill.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

created by turning a crank. AS the
air passes from the jar the water
freezes. This same process can be
used in making ice cream or iced tea
and coffee, and in the first mentioned
case, in particular, is a big improve
ment over the method that requires
turning crank for twenty minutes
The only chemical used in the ap-
paratus is sulphuric acid, and the
acid does not come into contact with
the water or other liquids to be cooled
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
TO RAISE TERRAPIN HERE
Fisheries Bureau TO Ask Congress for
Appropriation for . culturist to
Study Fish.

Washington.-The bureau Of fisher
les, confident that the diamond-back
terrapin can be cultivated in the
United States for commercial pur-
poses and placed within the means Of
everybody. viii seek an appropriation
from congress for the employment Of
a terrapin cuIturist Some study Of
the subject already has been made IN
the fisheries laboratories in the South
George II. Powers, commissioner Of
fisheries, said if congress authorizes
culturist experimental work viii
be pursued at the Beaufort Iabora-
tory.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
ICE MACHINE FOR THE HOME
Water Is Frozen by Vacuum Appe
ratus Which Also Freezes Ice
Cream-idea From Denmark.

All the way from Denmark comes
the idea of the vacuum ice machine
for the home The various uses Of
this apparatus makes it very corr
venient to have about the house. It
works on the principle that water
freezes when quickly evaporated, and
is so simple that even the stupidezt
domestic can operate it, which is say
ing a great deal. A jar to hold water
is connected with a vacuum bell by
means of & hose, and the vacuum is
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
A nCussv Word.

And why" asks the minister of his
deacon, with whom he is playing golf,
do you exclaim 'Gatun!' every time
you make a poor drive or miss the
ball?"
We'll, you're along" explains the
deacon, "and 'Gatun is about the big
gest dam know Of
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Stay for Saggine Doors.

sisting of hook placed at the lower
outer corner of the door, to which
wire is attached extending to a bolt
at the opposite corner of the lower
panel of the door. The wire is doubled
and the bolt is so arranged that it
may be turned to twist the wire. thus
shortening it and lifting the sagging
side to normal position
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Manila 10 PLAY Tannie

The city Of Manila is building ten
tennis courts for the use of the public
in the sunken gardens opposite the
city hall. The courts will have the
accomplishments of baths, lockers and
reading rooms, which will be made
by Transforming the bastion near Vic
toria gate into an up-to-date club.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

denial. He ordered both to the hos
pttal. A report reached the office of
the commandant soon after a vigorous
application of the pump, that estab-
lished to the satisfaction of General
Barry that both had partaken of the
forbidden refreshments. The order OF
dismissal followed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Concrete Railway sleeUers

Reinforced concrete railway sleep
ers with asbestos fibers soaked in wa
ter and mixed thoroughly with cement
is one of the parts that have been used
on Bavarian railways, and in the first
five months OF service showed no de-
feCtS
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
FASTENING A HAMMER HEAD
Average Handy Man Probably Has
Not Heard of New Idea Shown in
the Illustration.

The following method of securing
hammer heads to handles may prove
useful: 1t consists in taking an ordi-
nary washer, cutting it away at oppo-
site sides, and then beveling it to form
a wedge. When this is driven into
the end of the hammer handle it is
held firmly in place by the fibers of
the wood that are forced into the orig
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
DANGERS of Mine Gases.

For testing the dangers of mine
gases a delicate machine has been
invented in England which photo
graphically measures the duration of
the flash of an explosion
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

When Mr.. Edison reaches success
with his concrete houses and is able
to build them for $1,000, he expects to
be able to furnish such a house com
pleteIy with concrete beds, tables,
etc, at about 5000.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Asbestos OutnIIs

The Canadian asbestos output has
increased from $50 tons in 1886 to
63. 500 tons in 1909. The quarries and
factories are capitalized to the amount
Of S24.290,000. In the Black Lake
ouarries, province OF Quebec, there
are 100000 tons OF asbestos in sight.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Gatherinn Old Cnrks

After ten years controversy, it has
been decided in France that the indus
try of gathering old corks and max
ing use of them a second time is not
detrimental to public health.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Use Elanue counlinns

Flapge couplings should be used
literally in installing pipes. Some
times it is necessary TO take out
piece CT pipe, thereby saving IN time
replacing and extra cost.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Stop Waste of Heat.

In the factories of this country the
great problem is to stop the waste OF
heat. All the heat furnished by the
burning coal should be converted into
force for mechanical work At pres
ent not one-tenth Of it is so converted.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

Mercy, Laura. what do you mean
by beginning to write just as soon as
the train pulls out?"
"Oh, I'm just writing post card to
my husband, telling him We arrived
safely"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
lninortant TO Mothers
AS to COPING,

Drink is the worst evil with which
we have to cope"
Yes. and isn't it remarkable that
so many people insist on coping with
it regularity"
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Valuable Collection.

A collection Of buttons dating from
the ninth century. left by a man who
recently died at Client, in France. is
valued at $4,000 It began with a but
ton taken from the robe of Charlie
magne.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

Coles CarbolisaIve quickly relieves and
cures burning. itching and torturing skin
diseases. It instantly stops the pain of
burns Cures without scars. Csc and soc
by druggists. For free sample write to
J. ". Cole & CO.. Black River Falls, Wis
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
PREVENTS SAGGING OF DOOR
Simple Stay Has Been Devised Con-
sisting Of Hook Placed at Lower
Corner of Screen.

Screen doors are usually of such a
light construction that they are apt
to sag after a little use. In order to
prevent such sagging, or to correct
such a condition in an old door, a sim
pie form Of stay has been devised con-
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Use of PefroIeIIu1-

Petroleum gives us asphalt paving,
permanent ink for printing, dyes of
brilliant hue, and all kinds of rubber
articles which without the oil could
not be manufactured.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

There is very little fighting done in
the world, considering the number of
men who go around with chips on
their shoulders.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

There is nc reason why you
shouldn't try again, even though at
first you do succeed.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Fuel of japan.

Even the dust of charcoal is saved
as fuel in Japan. 1t is carefully pre-
served and mixed with chaff and chop
ped straw. 1t is then moistened into
a paste, rolled into balls about the
size of an apple and sold in this shape
to consumers.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Production Of Copner

The United States now produces
more copper than all the rest OF the
world together.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

While 1t is good fun to SOW wild
oats, the reaping, paradoxical as 1t
may seem, is narrowing.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

or i've days at q Tune
every month, and 50
weak / could hardly
walk. Icramped and
had backache and
headache, and was
so nervous and weak
that / dreaded to see
anyone or have any
onemovein thereon.
The doctors gave me
medicine to ease me
said that / ought to
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

The most stubborn eostiveness Yields
gently and naturally, to the persuasive action
Of Garfield Tea
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

Beware Of Springs sudden changes; keep
Garfield Tea at hand. Drink hot on retiring.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

German silver is an alloy of nickel.
copper and zinc.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06
Are Puzzled by Boys Death

lost his footing on a lumber pile and
fell backward, his head striking an
other lumber pile. His death took
place a few hours after.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1912-06-06

The chronic borrower discovers that
some people are so close you can't
touch them.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-05
LAMoNDY-BRANCROFT
Bradley Theater

The Bradley has been having good houses and good shows all the week. The holiday crowd was large at every performance and the show worthy of the large patronage. Manager Fine is giving theatregoers of Putnam bigire- turn for their money and the continued large attendance denotes that 1t Is ap- preciated. There is big bill for the closing days of the week that all will want to see. The last of next week a Japanese troupe will appear. This is one of the highest priced acts playing the vaudeville houses.
 With what are claimed to be the most beautiful stage settings and pie. lures ever shown on the stage, the Stetson revival of Uncle Toms Cabin, that famous classic of the American stage. comes to the Bradley theatre' Tuesday, January g, afternoon and evening. The company is said to be fully worthy of the elaborate scenic settings of the play. Its members have been especially selected for their experi- ence in the parts assigned them, and from their adaptability to the charac- ters. The result has been a rarely harmonious, whole, it is claimed, and has done much to add to the effective ness of the production.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-05
Dances Well Atiended

Several we'll attended dances were heid the past week. Friday evening complimentary masquerade dance was held in Odd Fellows hall. It was very enjoyable and the costumes were both pretty and grotesque. There were Indians, cowboys, Spaniards, gypsies, clowns, and others and it was hard to tell who was who. All un- masked at 10 o'clock. Fruit punch was served during the evening. The music was by the CargilI orchestra.
 Verdi orchestra of Webster furnish ed the music for dance in A. 0. H. hall Saturday evening. The dance was under the auspices of the Canadi- an Athletic club and the proceeds go to the athletic fund.
 There was large gathering of danc- CTS in Union hall both afternoon and evening, New Years day. Collins orchestra furnished music and their numbers were loudly encored. Thelr several feature inoyations made a de- cided hit.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-05
Interesting Locals

Go to Blanchette's closing sale now going on at 96 1-2 Elm street.
 Bargain on enamel ware at Elan . chette,s. 96 9 Elm street.
 Special price on a few ranges we wish to close out. Chandler & Morse.
 We are closing out crockery and glassware at prices 9 to 66 2'S per cent fran regular. Chandler < Morse.
 Until January 18th greatly reduced ,fices en Horse Blankets and Parlor stoves. Chandler & Morse.
 Have you had your fern dish filled tor the winter? Send 1t to the East Side Greenhouses.
 The Spirella corset responds to every movement of the body, is flexible, vel permanently retains its original shape Mrs. N. K. Pratt will call by appoint ment or will take orders at 35 Fremont street.
 Time is money. Time saved |; money saved. Nothing caves time like the telephone. Try it and bs convinced.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-05
Stole Locomotive aud Nearly Wrecked
 Boat Train

Three men stole q locomotive and several cars from siding at South Worcester Wednesday evening started on a joy ride and finally ran into the boat train, due in this city about nine o'clock, while it was standing :at the Webster ststion. They ran to point south of Webster and then started back. The collision came head on and the two engines were locked together. No one was seriously injured. The en- gineer and fireman, Joseph Montville of Putnam, jumped before the crash. Those from this city on the train were, Mrs. Michael Connor, nervous shock, pains in neck; her daughter Mary, aged 6, injury to back and eyes; Mrs. Ella Joslin, bruises on throat and face.
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-05
IripIe Installation

AEiple installation Of the newiy elecb officers of the A. G. warne' "a, e postlG. A. R., A. G. Warner ". \, c. jd George W. ChiIds camp, 5 oi V ls been arranged for the evening of I 2 the ceremony being open onIdto members. Past Commande' .Joselb McKachnie will install the u' A. \ officers Mrs. Harriet J. Bodge, Hal|ord, past national president Q, the E. R. C., the'eofps otlicers' and Alvi o. Fairbanks Norwich, dlVision commander of the Sons oi veterans, wiIIInduct to office the newly elected otticEs of the Sons of Veterans
 I,ls also announced that an invita-. tionlbas been accepted by the local cam, to go to Webster on the evening of Ja,uary 24, to attend an installation and .ampfire as guests of l. r. Mof' ton amp, Sons of Veterans
Putnam patriot., 1912-01-05
Weddings
LORD-RUSS


 Cards have been received announc- ing the marriage of Miss Nettie Mae Russ, daughter of Mrs. Emily K. Russ, to Thomas Bradbury Lord, of Somer- vile, Mass. The nuptial ceremony was performed by Rev. Walter Nugent of Newburyport, the double ring ser vice being used. The attending couple was Howard Temple and Miss EdnaS. Kaulbach Of Amesbury.
 Mrs. Lord Is graduate of the train- ing school for nurses in the Newbury- port hospital. MT. Lord is in the em- poy of the Boston x Maine railroad. They will reside in newly furnished house at 7l Crescent avenue, Maiden, where they will be at home after Feb. ruary lst.
 LAMoNDY-BRANCRO
 Byron Lamondy and Miss Lillian Brancroft were married last Saturday afternoon at the home of the brides parents, MT. and Mrs. Hartley Bran croft, 2S6 Park Place, Woonsocket, R. |. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. Charles A. Denfield of St. James Episcopal church. The newly married couple left for a trip Ito New York and Philadelphia. On their re- turn they will reside on School street, Putnam.